 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 ck. Currently from 700 to 1200 US dollars 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. English teachers in the Czech Republic working on an hourly rate make around 200 to 300 ck from 8 to 12 US dollars per hour. How to earn extra cash 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 ck per hour, 12 dollars to 20 dollars 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 Europe, as it is possible for non-Europe citizens to obtain a long-term work visa to teach legally in the country. For more information on how to get a work visa for the Czech Republic, read our guide. 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 ck. 12 eggs, 50 ck. Apples, 1 kg, 35 ck. Chicken breast, 1 kg, 145 ck. Rice, 1 kg, 35 ck. Bottle of water, 1.5 liters, 24 ck. Bottle of Czech beer, half a liter, 36 ck. 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 madrange restaurant dinner, 750 ck. Quick restaurant meal, 140 ck. One-month fitness club membership, 770 ck. Movie ticket, international release, 180 ck. 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 ck. Monthly pass, regular price, 550 ck. Taxi rate per kilometer, 26 ck. Start fare 40 ck. City bus, 24 ck. 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 madrange hotel, 1000 ck. Train from Prague to Bernau, 2.5 hours, 109 ck. Train from Prague to Vienna, 4 hours, 750 ck. 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 ck. Average. Rent, shared or one bedroom, 8,500 ck. Utilities, electricity, gas, water, 4,200 ck. Phone and internet, 480 ck. Food, 3000 ck. Insurance, 500 ck. Remaining disposable income, 8,320 ck. Currently 370 US 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 US dollars after the average expenses. This amount varies, 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. Take your TEFL TESOL in class course in Prague. ITTT has an in-class TEFL course in Prague, where you can spend 4 weeks learning everything you need to know about teaching your own English classes abroad.