Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2020
Following the decision of the Czech government on December 16, 2019, No. 349/2019, to change the living expense standards for 2020, a decision was made to increase the minimum subsistence levels starting from April 1, 2020.
For example, a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague:
- In 2020, an income of 12,437 CZK (net) will be sufficient for renewal.
This means that for those renewing their residence permits in 2020, the required income amount will increase.
Below are the detailed standards:
- Minimum Subsistence Amounts (in CZK, per month):
- For one person — 3,860 CZK
- For the first adult family member — 3,550 CZK
- For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 3,200 CZK
- For a dependent child aged:
- Under 6 years — 1,970 CZK
- From 6 to 15 years — 2,420 CZK
- From 15 to 26 years — 2,770 CZK
- Living Expense Standards by Population Size:
| Number of People in Family | Prague | Over 100,000 Residents | 50,000 – 99,999 Residents | 10,000 – 49,999 Residents | Under 9,999 Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8,577 CZK | 6,821 CZK | 6,502 CZK | 5,548 CZK | 5,374 CZK |
| 2 | 11,929 CZK | 9,525 CZK | 9,089 CZK | 7,783 CZK | 7,545 CZK |
| 3 | 15,953 CZK | 12,810 CZK | 12,239 CZK | 10,531 CZK | 10,220 CZK |
| 4 or more | 19,617 CZK | 15,827 CZK | 15,138 CZK | 13,079 CZK | 12,703 CZK |
