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Money & Work

Payslips, taxes, bank accounts, contracts and the job hunt, in plain English.

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  1. 4 min readGetting paid in Czechia: freelancers and international clientsA foreign client, a Czech account and an invoice that has to say the right things. How freelancers in Prague get paid on time, in the right currency.
  2. 4 min readGross vs net in Czechia: reading a job offer like a localCzech salaries are quoted gross, so the number in the offer is not the number in your account. What comes off, what credits add back, how to compare.
  3. 4 min readHow much money do you need to live in Prague? Build your own floorForget the single magic number. Your monthly minimum is five fixed lines plus a food habit, and the upfront cash is a different sum.
  4. 5 min readHow to save money in Prague without feeling like you are savingThe big savings are habits, not coupons: where you live, which pass you hold, when you eat out and how you pay. Ten that work, ranked by size.
  5. 4 min readHPP, DPP or DPČ? The three letters that shape your Czech jobA standard job, a 300-hour task agreement and a half-week arrangement: what each gives you, what it costs you and what to ask before you sign.
  6. 4 min readInternships in Prague: how to land a first role without a CV full of jobsShort on experience is normal. How internships work in Czechia, what a fair agreement looks like and where to look when you have nothing to show yet.
  7. 4 min readJob interviews in Czechia: formal hello, direct questions, salary talkBe on time, say dobrý den, expect a salary question and know your notice period. How a Czech interview runs and what catches foreigners out.
  8. 4 min readMinimum wage in the Czech Republic: how the system worksSet by the government, usually changed in January, no longer topped by a guaranteed-wage ladder in private jobs. Why it matters even if you earn more.
  9. 4 min readMobile payments in Prague: Apple Pay, Google Pay and your cardsTapping a phone works in most Prague shops, but foreign cards, dead batteries and a few coin-only corners still catch people out. Set it up before you land.
  10. 4 min readMonthly transport costs in Prague: pass, tickets, bike or carA pass beats single tickets after a break-even number of rides, and a car adds bills the dashboard never shows. Work out your own month.
  11. 4 min readOpening a Czech bank account as a foreigner: the paperwork that mattersWhich documents banks ask for, why branch and online routes differ and what to do if the first bank says no. A practical walk-through for newcomers.
  12. 4 min readPaying rent in Prague: transfer, standing order or cashMost Prague tenants pay by standing order and a variable symbol. How to set it up, what the landlord must confirm and why cash is the worst option.
  13. 4 min readPrague groceries: what a weekly shop costs, and how to price your ownPrices move monthly, so here is the method instead: build a basket, price it in two supermarkets and learn the tricks locals use to shave the total.
  14. 5 min readPrague prices guide: what is fixed, what floats and where to checkAny Prague price table is stale within a season. This sorts prices by who sets them, so you know how far to trust a number and where to find the live one.
  15. 4 min readPrague salaries: what jobs pay in the city, and how to check an offerThe average wage is a statistic, not a promise. Which sectors pay above it, what the legal floor is and how to test any Prague offer against real data.
  16. 5 min readPrague vs Berlin, Vienna and Warsaw: how to compare living costs fairlyOne forum says Prague beats Vienna by a third, another says the opposite. Why city rankings disagree, and a one-evening method that uses your own habits.
  17. 5 min readPrague's GDP per head: rich on paper, but what does it mean for you?Prague sits near the top of European regional league tables, yet rents bite. What the Eurostat measure counts, what it hides and why commuters skew it.
  18. 4 min readPrague's startup and tech scene: how it works and how to plug inUniversities, technical talent, state agencies and regular meetups. A realistic guide to the scene, for founders and for job seekers.
  19. 5 min readRemote work in Prague: visas, tax questions, desks and time zonesPrague is a comfortable base for remote work, but your right to stay, your tax position and your employer's rules matter more than the Wi-Fi.
  20. 4 min readRenting out your flat or living in it: the trade-offs in CzechiaA flat in Prague can be a home or an income stream, rarely both at once. Tenant law, tax, deposits and the unglamorous side of being a landlord.
  21. 4 min readSalary negotiation in Czechia: how to ask without breaking the moodCzech employers often stay quiet about pay until late. How to raise it politely, what to compare and why gross figures plus extras beat one big number.
  22. 4 min readSavings and investing in Czechia: the basics for your twentiesBefore you chase returns, there is a boring order of operations: a cushion, protected deposits, then tax-friendly pension and investment products.
  23. 4 min readScholarships for study in Czechia: the government and university routesPublic universities teach in Czech for free, and funded places exist for those who qualify. Where the money comes from and how to find it before deadlines.
  24. 4 min readSending money abroad from Prague: where the costs really hideThe fee on the screen is rarely the whole price. How bank transfers, SEPA payments and money-transfer apps work, and how to compare them honestly.