Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is the largest city of this country and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Today, it is home to just over 1.2 million people and covers an area of 500 square kilometres. The city is situated on the banks of the Vltava River, occupying the territory of nine large hills (one of the unofficial nicknames of Prague - "Northern Rome", by the way).
The capital of the Czech Republic is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its abundance of sightseeing attractions in all directions - from Gothic architecture to Baroque and Renaissance, from Classicism to modern art nouveau. Delightful architectural monuments, amazingly beautiful panoramas of the city, and the kindness of the locals all create a unique charm of Prague, which is so admired by the guests of the city and proud of the citizens of Prague.
Benefits of life in Prague.
1.Work.
A lot of work. Now the unemployment rate in the Czech Republic is at a historical low of 2.4%.
2. ecology and economy.
Care for the environment and respect for nature are lifestyles and ways of thinking.
Here, garbage is sorted. And it is an art to remember what colour, for example, a tea bag is sent to the tank.
Since childhood, children are taught to take care of the environment in an exciting form of games, form eco habits that remain for life.
In Prague, e-Tickets, reusable eco-pouches and paper bags instead of plastic bags are used throughout.
3. Comfort.
Prague is a cozy city for life. A city where children are loved. Children's playgrounds are perfectly equipped, on large grounds and in supermarkets there is a toilet room with a changing table. Many have microwave ovens for warming up baby food.
4. Location and climate.
Prague is really the heart of Europe. In just a few hours you can reach Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland.
For lovers of travel all conditions are created: excellent roads, affordable buses, railways and airline tickets.
Prague has a comfortable climate and all four seasons are pronounced, the city is beautiful in its own way in each of them.
Seasons change each other without sharp jumps. However, global climate change has also affected Prague. This year's heat wave of 35 degrees in the city is not easy to bear.
5.Education.
Free primary, secondary and higher education in Czech.
What about work?
You can look for a job in several ways, such as: Come to Prague on a tourist visa and look for work with the help of the media yourself. This method has no guarantee that the person will find a job, so it is not the best and most effective. It will also be very costly in terms of finances. Apply to the recruitment agency in the country of actual stay. These organizations help to find vacancies based on their education. Search on the Internet. Most employers post vacancies about working in the Czech Republic on special websites. You can also look for jobs with the help of relatives or acquaintances. If you are already in Prague, you can ask the Labour Office to look for the job you need. In this case, it is necessary to conclude a contract with an organization that provides for the payment of a certain amount of money by the employee upon employment.
In 2019, Prague needs both qualified and unskilled workers. Qualified employees include people with higher education and work experience in the same industry. Unskilled vacancies can include those such as Cleaner. Security guard. Dishwasher. Auxiliary worker at a construction site. Nanny for children. Nurse for the elderly.
The most popular vacancies in 2019 in Prague are such as: Foreign language teacher. Specialist in the computer industry. Specialists in the banking sector. Medical workers. Especially surgeons.
An important point is the fact that if a person (foreigner) applies for a highly paid position, he or she must confirm his or her knowledge at the Ministry of Labor.
Is the accommodation expensive?
The average cost of apartments in new buildings in Prague increased by 19.1% during the year and amounted to 85,223 kroons per square meter. The number of apartments sold fell by 17.3% to 5,500 per year.
Apartments in Prague 4 and Prague 9 remain the cheapest at the moment. In these areas, the average cost of apartments is about 20% lower than the average. Accommodation in the centre is almost 2.5 times more expensive than the average prices.
For example, in Prague 9, a studio apartment can be bought at a price of 2.1 million kroons, but in Prague 1, its value can also reach 13.9 million kroons. The most expensive of the current offer of developers is a six-room apartment in Prague 6. It costs 1.5 million euros.
Renting a home is more common in Prague.
- One-room apartment in the city center - 16682 kroons / month.
- One-room apartment outside the city center - 12505 kroons / month.
- A three-room apartment in the city center - 28961 kroons / month.
- Two-bedroom apartment outside the city center - 20204 kroons / month.
Monthly expenses of this kind are added to the rent:
-Utility costs for an 85 sq.m. apartment - 4174 kroons/month.
- Phone calls (no discounts, no specific plan) - 3.34 kroons / minute.
- Internet (10 Mgbit, no restrictions) - 482 kroons.
What are the prices there?
Food prices may vary from the location of the restaurant relative to the city center, its promotion and prestige.
Lunch at a cheap restaurant in Prague, where you can meet locals more often than tourists, is 130 kroons. As a rule, it will be a complex dinner, you won't have to choose. It includes soup and a second course.
A three-dish lunch at a mid-level restaurant for two will cost 700 kroons. Here you can choose your favorite dishes from the menu of soups, salads, second courses.
If you prefer fast food restaurants like KFC or Mc'Donalds, a standard set will cost you 130 kronor.
Drinks that are rarely included in the lunch price also have their own rates.
The real prices for food and alcoholic beverages in regular shops.
- Milk is 18 kroons/litre.
- Fresh bread - 23 kroons / 500 g.
- White rice - 35 kroons / 1 kg.
- Eggs - 46 kroons / 12 units.
- Local cheese - 195 kroons / 1 kg.
- Chicken breasts - 148 kroons / 1 kg.
- Beef - 234 kroons / 1 kg.
- Apples - 33 kroons / 1 kg.
- Bananas - 33 kroons / 1 kg.
- Oranges - 37 kroons / 1 kg.
- Tomatoes - 45 kroons / 1 kg.
- Potatoes - 18 kroons / 1 kg.
- Onion - 15 kroner / 1 kg.
- Salad - 22 kroons / unit.
- Water - 13 kroons / 1.5 liters.
- Medium quality wine - 120 kroons / 1 liter.
- Local beer (bottled) - 16 kroons / 0.5 liters.
- Imported beer (bottled) - 30 kroons / 0.33 l.
- Cigarettes (Marlboro) - 100 kroons.
Average prices for clothes and footwear in Prague:
- Jeans like Levis 501 - 1595 kroons.
- Summer dress in shops (Zara, H&M and similar) - 818 kroons.
- Nike shoes - 1817 kroons.
- Men's leather shoes - 2327 kroons.
Prague is the place where it will be easier for an immigrant from the CIS to adapt.