Studying in Czech Republic vs. United States
Czech Republic and United States are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €907 in Czech Republic and €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Czech Republic
Cheaper monthly living
Czech Republic
Lower visa proof of funds
Czech Republic
Side-by-side comparison
Czech Republic
United States
Currency
CZK (Kč)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
Kč0
≈ €0 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
Kč150,000
≈ €6,000 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
Kč22,663 / mo
≈ €907 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
Kč124,500
Proof of funds (annual)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.