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Czech Republic
Last Update by Marta, 11 Feb 2025
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Exchange Rate
19 Apr 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Prague
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (CZK) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 200 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 550 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 48,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 32,630 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.8%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 20,800 CZK per month, or 124.40 CZK per hour
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (CZK) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
30,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
55,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
100,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
120,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
6.3%
Statutory Contribution
Paid by employer to the CSSZ.
Up to 20th of the following month.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 9% | 4.5% |
All staff Maximum base 2,234,736 CZK per year |
|
Social Security Insurance (Covers Pension, Sickness and Unemployment) |
24.8% |
7.10% |
All staff Maximum base 2,234,736 CZK per year |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Czech Republic include:
- Multisport card: Around 700 CZK per month
- Meal vouchers: around 200 CZK per day
- Home office allowance: around 4 CZK per hour
- Additional annual leave days
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January - 31st December
Filing Due Date: 1st April of the following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,676,052 | 15% |
| Over 1,676,052 | 23% |
Non-residents
- Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Czech Republic is taxed, the rate is same as residents
-
A tax resident is an individual who meets one of following criteria:
- Residence in Czech Republic for at least 183 days in a calendar year
- Have their centre of life interests in Czech Republic
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours, 5 days per week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
No more than 8 hours per week; or than 50 hours per year
- Paid at 125% of salary
- Night work or weekend work: From 22:00-6:00, 10% on top of regular pay
- Public holidays: 100% regular pay or an extra day off is given
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Written, in Czech.
It can be signed electronically, with a qualified signature.
Payroll Currency
CZK
Probation
Directors and managers: 6 months
All other staff: 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - No notice | - No notice | - No notice |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 2 months (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) | - 2 month (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) | - 2 month (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) |
| Severance Pay | - | - Under 1 year service: 1 month salary - 1 - 2 years year service - 2 months' salary - Over 2 years' service - 3 months' salary |
- Under 1 year service: 1 month salary - 1 - 2 years year service - 2 months' salary - Over 2 years' service - 3 months' salary |
Public Holiday
13 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Restoration of the Czech Independence Day |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 08 May | Liberation Day |
| 05 Jul - 06 Jul | Saints Cyril and Methodius |
| 28 Sep | St. Wenceslas Day |
| 28 Oct | Independent Czechoslovak State Day |
| 17 Nov | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| 24 Dec - 26 Dec | Christmas Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
20 working days - full time staff in private sector 25 working days - full time staff in the public sector |
All staff with 60 working days' service with same employer |
| Sick Leave | Up to 380 calendar days per year | All insured staff |
| Maternity Leave |
28 weeks – one child 37 weeks - multiple pregnancies |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 2 weeks | All new fathers caring for children under 7 |
| Parental Leave | Until the child is 3 years old | All staff |
| Care Leave |
9 working days- parents 16 working days - single parents |
All staff with child under 10 years old |
| Long- Term Care Leave | 90 calendar days | All staff with ill family living at home needing day care for minimum 30 days |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Prague
- https://www.mpsv.cz/documents/625317/625915/Labour+Code.pdf/b1f02b8f-ece9-c898-cd4b-4d4f448538c3
- https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1992-589
- https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2006-262
- https://www.mpsv.cz/web/en/sickness-insurance#3
- https://www.cssz.cz/web/cz/dlouhodobe-osetrovne
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/czech-republic/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
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Last updated: 11 Feb 2025
Exchange Rate
Currency (CZK)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 CZK
- 1 USD = 1.32 CZK
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Prague
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (CZK) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 200 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 550 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 48,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 32,630 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.8%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 20,800 CZK per month, or 124.40 CZK per hour
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (CZK) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
30,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
55,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
100,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
120,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
6.3%
Statutory Contribution
Paid by employer to the CSSZ.
Up to 20th of the following month.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 9% | 4.5% |
All staff Maximum base 2,234,736 CZK per year |
|
Social Security Insurance (Covers Pension, Sickness and Unemployment) |
24.8% |
7.10% |
All staff Maximum base 2,234,736 CZK per year |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Czech Republic include:
- Multisport card: Around 700 CZK per month
- Meal vouchers: around 200 CZK per day
- Home office allowance: around 4 CZK per hour
- Additional annual leave days
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January - 31st December
Filing Due Date: 1st April of the following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,676,052 | 15% |
| Over 1,676,052 | 23% |
Non-residents
- Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Czech Republic is taxed, the rate is same as residents
-
A tax resident is an individual who meets one of following criteria:
- Residence in Czech Republic for at least 183 days in a calendar year
- Have their centre of life interests in Czech Republic
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours, 5 days per week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
No more than 8 hours per week; or than 50 hours per year
- Paid at 125% of salary
- Night work or weekend work: From 22:00-6:00, 10% on top of regular pay
- Public holidays: 100% regular pay or an extra day off is given
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Probation
Directors and managers: 6 months
All other staff: 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - No notice | - No notice | - No notice |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 2 months (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) | - 2 months (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) | - 2 months (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) |
| Severance Pay | - | - Under 1 year service: 1 month salary - 1 - 2 years year service - 2 months' salary - Over 2 years' service - 3 months' salary |
- Under 1 year service: 1 month salary - 1 - 2 years year service - 2 months' salary - Over 2 years' service - 3 months' salary |
Permanent
Probation
Directors and managers: 6 months
All other staff: 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - No notice | - No notice | - No notice |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 2 months (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) | - 2 month (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) | - 2 month (The contract has to end at 1st or last day of the month) |
| Severance Pay | - | - Under 1 year service: 1 month salary - 1 - 2 years year service - 2 months' salary - Over 2 years' service - 3 months' salary |
- Under 1 year service: 1 month salary - 1 - 2 years year service - 2 months' salary - Over 2 years' service - 3 months' salary |
Public Holiday
13 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
20 working days - full time staff in private sector 25 working days - full time staff in the public sector |
All staff with 60 working days' service with same employer |
| Sick Leave | Up to 380 calendar days per year | All insured staff |
| Maternity Leave |
28 weeks – one child 37 weeks - multiple pregnancies |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 2 weeks | All new fathers caring for children under 7 |
| Parental Leave | Until the child is 3 years old | All staff |
| Care Leave |
9 working days- parents 16 working days - single parents |
All staff with child under 10 years old |
| Long- Term Care Leave | 90 calendar days | All staff with ill family living at home needing day care for minimum 30 days |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Prague
- https://www.mpsv.cz/documents/625317/625915/Labour+Code.pdf/b1f02b8f-ece9-c898-cd4b-4d4f448538c3
- https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1992-589
- https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2006-262
- https://www.mpsv.cz/web/en/sickness-insurance#3
- https://www.cssz.cz/web/cz/dlouhodobe-osetrovne
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/czech-republic/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000