Retirement is a wonderful moment, to take a new adventure and emigrate. You may consider going very far, but there are too many factors that must be taken into account.
Obviously, the cost of life is the most important thing, although there are other key factors. Security, good air connection with Spain, processing facilities, health quality, etc.
In that sense, there is a city in Europe that brings together all the requirements, it is one of the most beautiful you can imagine and with just over 1,000 euros you will live comfortably. We talk about Praguethe capital of the Czech Republic.
How much does it cost to live in Prague if you are a Spanish retiree
Prague is a city that seems taken from a fairy tale and demonstrates a basic premise when emigrating. Not only is it cheap, but that it offers you a good environment to live.
It is of no use that you can rent a home for 300 euros if the standard of living you are going to aspire is not adequate. In that sense, Prague offers the perfect balance.
It is a spectacular medieval city, has a wide culture offer, a cosmopolitan environment and, Compared to other European capitals, it is much cheaper.
Depending on the lifestyle you have, you can live with enough comforts for Only 1,000 or 1,300 euros per month. A more than enough amount if you have a Spanish retirement pension.
Keep in mind that the average pension in Spain is 1,400 euros. In addition, when emigrating you can take advantage to rent your home and get extra income.
Main expenses to take into account if you decide to emigrate to Prague
Prague has the advantage that it has an excellent health system, good public transport, aid to the elderly, etc. That is, you will enjoy a high standard of living.
In any case, there are a number of expenses with which, obviously, you must count:
- Rent: The monthly rental of a house in Prague does not exceed 700 euros and in areas away from the center there are 500. much cheaper than in Madrid.
- Supplies: Paying light, water, gas, internet, etc., will not mean more than 160 euros.
- Feeding: If you opt for seasonal and local products you can fill the monthly purchase basket for less than 220 euros.
- Leisure: In general, it is cheaper than in Spain. For example, you can enjoy a restaurant in Prague with 10 euros.
Requirements to emigrate to the Czech Republic
As a citizen of the European Union, you will not have any problems to emigrate to the Czech Republic.
During the first three months you can only be with your National Identity Document (DNI) or passportalthough if you are going to stay more than 30 days you must communicate it to the authorities.
Keep in mind that as a Spanish retiree you will have it very easy, to show that you have enough and stable income with which you are worth yourself. That is, they will not give you any problem to emigrate.
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain they have prepared a document with all links and information that you must take into account to live in the Czech Republic.
