Czech consumer confidence at lowest level since records began
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Data from the Czech Statistical Office shows a decline in several confidence indicators amid growing economic unease.
Increase in Czechia's minimum monthly wage on the horizon
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The Labor and Social Affairs Minister proposes a minimum monthly wage equal to 41 percent of the average wage.
Coffee is on its way to becoming a luxury item in Czechia and across EU
A new Eurostat report also says that the Czech Republic saw one of the highest price hikes for low fat milk.
High demand for Prague real estate leads to skyrocketing rents, long waitlists
Tightened mortgage conditions mean more people are renting, likely leading to further increases.
PRE is offering discounts to Praguers who cut back on electricity use
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In order to qualify, photos of electricity meters must be submitted to the company on specific dates.
70 percent of Czech companies feel pressure to raise wages
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Recruitment firm Hays says Czech companies are increasingly looking abroad to fill positions.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
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How much could govt. price caps save households and will it be enough?
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The caps could mean savings of tens of thousands of crowns for households but the opposition says the measures don't go far enough.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 8, 2022.
Goldman Sachs: Average EU energy bills could reach CZK 12,300 a month
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The investment bank says the impact of the current situation in Europe could be more severe than the 1970s oil crisis.
Real income in Czechia drops almost 10 percent due to inflation
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The highest average wage is in Prague, at CZK 49,221, and IT remains the best-paid sector; followed by finance.
'Vienna prices with Czech salaries': Expats share how they're handling inflation woes
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The majority of Expats.cz readers polled said they are 'very concerned' about the rising cost of living. Here's how they are coping with the price crunch.
Czech ministry launches online calculator for energy subsidy
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The government approved measures to help households cope with the rising cost of electricity, gas, and heating.
The Czech Republic now has Europe's most expensive electricity
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The country edges the United Kingdom in the July 2022 Household Energy Prices Index in the price of electricity expressed through purchasing power parity.
Put it on my tab: Czech online grocery chains explore installment payments
Inflation is causing some families to have trouble making ends meet, and some stores are trying to help with new programs.
Rents in Czechia are tipped to rise for the next year — here’s why
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The situation is affecting younger people in particular, who may find themselves living with their parents longer.
Aviation woes easing, with Czech airports reporting little chaos
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Air ticket sales seem to have peaked for the summer season, and in some cases surpassed pre-Covid levels.
