Essentials
- City
- Olomouc, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
- Population
- 100,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps (Fiber available widely)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 CZK ≈ 0.043 USD; 1 USD ≈ 23.2 CZK; 1 EUR ≈ 25.3 CZK
- Tap Water
- Safe and Drinkable
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets
- SIM Card
- O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone (Prepaid 10GB approx. 450 CZK)
- Banking for Expats
- Česká spořitelna, Air Bank, Raiffeisenbank, Revolut widely used
- Accommodation
- Sreality.cz, Bezrealitky.cz (for long term), Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards/Apple Pay accepted in 95% of venues
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Flatio (approx. 18,000 - 25,000 CZK/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Cosy Corner (approx. 500 CZK/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Old Town (Dolní náměstí / Horní náměstí)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Nová Ulice or Neředín (Quiet, green, tram accessible)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Vault 42 (Koželužská 31, approx. 3,500 CZK/month)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Coffee Library (Biskupské nám. 1), Kafec (ul. 28. října)
- Networking Events
- FuckUp Nights Olomouc, events at Vault 42
- Social Events for Expats
- Foreigners.cz Olomouc Meetups, Erasmus Student Network (ESN) events
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (Primary), Uber (Limited)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Nextbike (Pink bikes), Bolt Scooters
- Best Beach Nearby
- Poděbrady Lake (Natural swimming lake, 15 mins by car/bike)
- Top Regional Airline
- Smartwings (flying from nearby Brno or Ostrava)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Czech Airlines (via Prague PRG or Vienna VIE)
- Highway Access
- D1 (Prague-Ostrava), D35 (Brno-Olomouc)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Olomouc hlavní nádraží (Main Station)
- Public Transport Passes
- DPMO Day Pass (46 CZK), Monthly Pass (350 CZK)
- Regional Travel
- RegioJet or LEO Express trains (Prague in 2h 15m)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc (I. P. Pavlova 185/6)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Olomouc (Dolní náměstí), Omega Center
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Legends Gym, Nutrend World (High-end facility)
- Laundry Services
- Quickwash (Self-service, ul. 8. května)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt, Foodora
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Olomoucké tvarůžky (Smelly cheese, try at Tvarůžková cukrárna)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Góvinda Olomouc, Green Bar (Self-service)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Café Mahler, Long Story Short (Bakery/Cafe)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Tržnice (Market Square) for produce; Lidl for groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Alza.cz, Mall.cz, Allegro.cz
- Grocery Delivery
- Rohlik.cz, Kosik.cz
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Mariánská Street (numerous pubs and bars)
- Local Brewery
- Pivovar Moritz, Svatokopecký pivovar
- Wine Bars
- Na břehu Rhôny, Vinotéka U Zlaté štiky
- Street Food Stalls
- Bistro No. (Asian-fusion), various Kebab shops near Palacký University
- Popular International Cuisine
- The Bund (Chinese), Ca Phe Distrikt (Vietnamese)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Holy Trinity Column (UNESCO), Astronomical Clock
- Museums & Art Venues
- Archdiocesan Museum, Museum of Modern Art
- Historical Sites
- Olomouc Castle, Hradisko Monastery
- Religious Sites
- Saint Wenceslas Cathedral, Saint Maurice Church
- Annual Events
- Flora Olomouc (Flower show), Olomouc Baroque Festival
- Cultural Districts
- University Quarter (around Křížkovského)
- Theater Venues
- Moravian Theatre Olomouc, Tramtarie Theatre
- Local Markets
- Selský trh (Farmers market at Dolní náměstí)
- Music Scene
- Jazz Tibet Club (Live music venue)
- Street Art
- Lomená Galerie (Open air street art passageway)
- Cooking Classes
- Ola Kala (occasionally hosts popup sessions)
- Art Galleries
- Gallery Caesar, XY Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- The Town Hall (Radnice)
- Local Heritage
- Moravian folklore traditions and the Haná dialect
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Svatý Kopeček (Holy Hill) – Pilgrimage site and woods
- National Parks Nearby
- Litovelské Pomoraví (Protected landscape area)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Moravian Trail (Cycling route passing through the city)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Saint Maurice Church Tower (best city view)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Chomoutov Lake (North of the city)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Envelopa riverside designated areas
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Zásilkovna (Pickup points everywhere), PPL, Czech Post
- Tech Repair Services
- iOpravna, PC Servis Olomouc
- Table Tennis Spots
- Omega Centrum sportu a zdraví
- Language Classes
- Palacký University Czech Language courses for foreigners
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Informační centrum UP (Zbrojnice - The Armoury)
- Community Centers
- Pevnost poznání (Science Center/Community Hub)
- Gaming Lounges
- SkillZone (occasional pop-ups), local internet cafes
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Go4games Hodolany
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 95,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 2,850,000 CZK)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 75,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 2,250,000 CZK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 90,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 4,500,000 CZK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 70,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 3,500,000 CZK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 85,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 75 m² = 6,375,000 CZK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 65,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 75 m² = 4,875,000 CZK)
- Corporate Tax
- 21% (Standard rate in Czech Republic)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (Can be reduced via tax treaties)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents (>183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 23% (for income above 36x average wage)
- VAT
- 21% Standard; 12% Reduced
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU-aligned rules apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, annual tax based on area and location (relatively low)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 0% (Abolished in 2020)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Trade License (Živnostenský list) with 'Flat Tax' (Paušální daň) approx. 7,498 CZK/month covers all tax/social/health