Prices of services differ greatly depending on where you are. Traditionally, the most expensive accommodation and restaurants are found in town centres. Nonetheless, even in the middle of Prague it is possible to get a good and cheap meal. The price of one set lunch, offered by most restaurants, ranges around 120 crowns (€5, $5,5). For this price you will usually get the main course and soup. Dinner for one, including a starter, drink, main course and dessert can amount to about 500 crowns (€20, $23) in an ordinary restaurant. Obviously, the price goes up depending on the location of restaurant and its standard.
Accommodation in a hostel will cost you on average around 400 crowns (€16, $18) a night per one person. For a room in an ordinary hotel you will usually pay something between 2500 to 4500 crowns (€100 – 180, $115 – 205) a night, more luxurious accommodation will come to approx. 7 000 crowns (€280, $320). The quality of accommodation in the Czech Republic is overseen by the Association of Hotels and Restaurants.
Approximate prices of basic food in Czech shops:
Bottle of still water (0.5 l) – CZK 15
Bottled beer (0.5 l) – CZK 20
Wine (0.7 l) – CZK 100
Bread (0.5 kg) – CZK 25
Cheese (100 g) – CZK 30
Yogurt (150 g) – CZK 12
Ham (100 g) – CZK 30
Approximate prices of admission fees and other services:
Cinema ticket – CZK 180
Theatre ticket – CZK 300 or more
Concert ticket – CZK 500 or more
Admission to castles and chateaux
CZK 100 – CZK 350