 Teaching English in the Czech Republic, the Salary and Budget Guide This guide will help you answer the question, How much can I earn and save teaching English in the Czech Republic? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to the Czech Republic. The typical salary for English teachers in the Czech Republic Because of the huge demand for TEFL qualified teachers across the Czech Republic, the average salary can be anywhere from 18,000 to 30,000 Czech Karuna, currently US$700 to $1,200 per month. However, a lot of private language centers prefer to pay by the hour and it is common practice for teachers to work at more than one institute in order to make up a full-time schedule. Teachers in the Czech Republic working on an hourly rate make around 200 to 300 Czech Karuna, $8 to $12 per hour. How to earn extra cashed while teaching English in the Czech Republic? Many teachers in the country take advantage of the high demand for private language tutors. By taking on private students in their free time, teachers can earn extra money outside of normal working hours. The rate for private lessons will usually depend on your experience but is typically from 300 to 500 Czech Karuna, $12 to $20 per hour. Getting a work visa in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a popular teaching destination in Europe for teachers from outside the EU as it is possible for non-EU citizens to obtain a long-term work visa to teach legally in the country. The cost of living in the Czech Republic Besides the strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers, the Czech Republic also attracts English teachers because of the relatively low cost of living. Routine expenses such as groceries and public transport are a lot cheaper than you will find in Western European countries such as France, Italy or Spain. Cost of living in the Czech Republic, food If you eat out at local restaurants and buy your produce at local markets, you will be able to eat very cheaply in the Czech Republic Milk, 1 liter 19 Czech Karuna Eggs, 12 50 Czech Karuna Apples, 1 kg, 35 Czech Karuna Chicken breast, 1 kg 145 Czech Karuna Rice, 1 kg 35 Czech Karuna Bottle of water, 1 5L 24 Czech Karuna Bottle of Czech beer, 0 5L 36 Czech Karuna Cost of living in the Czech Republic Leisure activities Czechs like to hang out with friends and enjoy their free time When teaching English in the Czech Republic, you can be sure to have a great time outside of the classroom while exploring this wonderful country and culture to the fullest. 3-course mid-range restaurant dinner 750 Czech Karuna Quick restaurant meal 140 Czech Karuna 1-month fitness club membership 770 Czech Karuna Movie ticket, international release 180 Czech Karuna Cost of living in the Czech Republic Transportation Large cities have a fast subway network and the whole country is very well connected via trains and buses. Taxi rides are also not as expensive as in Western European countries. Metro ride 24 Czech Karuna Monthly pass, regular price 550 Czech Karuna Taxi rate per kilometers 26 Czech Karuna Start fare 40 Czech Karuna City bus 24 Czech Karuna Cost of living in the Czech Republic Travel in the Czech Republic and beyond The Czech Republic is world famous for its beautiful landscape and scenery and you should definitely take advantage of the low price of train tickets to explore the country. One night in a mid-range hotel 1000 Czech Karuna A train from Prague to Brno 2.5 hours 109 Czech Karuna Train from Prague to Vienna 4 hours 750 Czech Karuna Sample monthly teacher budget To give you an example of how an English teacher in the Czech Republic spends their salary, here is a sample monthly budget. Gross income, salary 25,000 Czech Karuna Average Rent, shared or one bedroom 8,500 Czech Karuna Utilities, electricity, gas, water 4,200 Czech Karuna Phone and internet 480 Czech Karuna Food 3,000 Czech Karuna Insurance 500 Czech Karuna Remaining disposable income 8,320 CZK, currently 370 United States Dollars How much you can save when teaching English in the Czech Republic? As you can see from the sample budget above, you will be left with approximately 370 United States Dollars after the average expenses. This amount varies, and of course, depending on your salary and location. However, it is true that you won't be able to save as much while teaching English in the Czech Republic compared to places in Asia, for example, where the salaries are generally higher and the cost of living even lower. However, you will still have the time of your life when teaching English in the Czech Republic because of its welcoming culture and exciting things to see and do. 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