Essentials
- Population
- Approx. 92,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 65-100 Mbps; Fiber available in most residential blocks via O2 or Vodafone
- Currency & Banking
- Czech Koruna (CZK); 1 EUR ≈ 25.30 CZK, 1 USD ≈ 23.40 CZK
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and high quality throughout the city
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets
- SIM Card
- O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone; Prepaid 10GB data approx. 400-600 CZK
- Banking for Expats
- Česká spořitelna, Komerční banka, Revolut, Air Bank
- Accommodation
- Flat rentals via Bezrealitky.cz, Sreality.cz, or Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and mobile payments (Apple/Google Pay) accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Hotel Euro (approx. 2,200 CZK/night), Penzion Birdie
- Budget Accommodation
- Hotel Labe (approx. 1,100 CZK/night), Ubytovna Hůrka
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Pernštýnské náměstí (Old Town Square) and surrounding historical center
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Polabiny (quiet, river access) or Višňovka (near the main train station and city center)
- City
- Pardubice, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- GoWork (nám. Republiky 2686) - approx. 3,500 CZK/month; Hub Pardubice
- Best Cafe for Work
- Bakla Cafe (Mezi Mosty); Epifany Kulina (Tyršovo nábř.); Galerie Café Park
- Networking Events
- IT networking at University of Pardubice (FES/FEI departments); Business breakfasts at Chamber of Commerce
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Pardubice Facebook Group; Erasmus Student Network (ESN) events
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (very active); Liftago; Taxi Pardubice (+420 800 511 511)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Nextbike (city-wide stations, first 15 mins free); Bolt Scooters
- Best Beach Nearby
- Mělice-Lohenice (sand quarry beach), 15 mins drive, approx. 50 CZK entry
- Top Regional Airline
- Smartwings (seasonal flights from Pardubice Airport PED)
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair (flights to Alicante, London from PED); Czech Airlines (via Prague PRG)
- Highway Access
- D11 Highway (connecting to Prague in 60 mins)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Pardubice hlavní nádraží (major corridor connecting Prague, Brno, and Olomouc)
- Public Transport Passes
- DPMP (Pardubice Transport); Monthly pass approx. 480 CZK via Pardubice card
- Regional Travel
- RegioJet or České dráhy (Train to Prague takes 50-60 mins, approx. 140-200 CZK)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Pardubická nemocnice (Kyjevská 44)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Pardubice (Smilova 384); Wellness studio Flošna (near Hradec Králové)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Infitness (Palác Pardubice); Fit Fit (Sukova třída); Golem's Gym
- Laundry Services
- Quickwash Pardubice (self-service laundry in Polabiny)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Foodora, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Pardubický perník (Gingerbread); Svíčková na smetaně at Restaurace U Čápa
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Góvinda (bhakti yoga/vegetarian Indian); Bakla Cafe (plant-based options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Perníková chaloupka (Ráby); Epifany Kulina (high-end pastries)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Lidl, Kaufland, Albert, Atrium Palác Pardubice
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Alza.cz, Mall.cz, Rohlik.cz
- Grocery Delivery
- Rohlik.cz, Košík.cz, Tesco Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Třída Míru (The main pedestrian boulevard); Hronovická street
- Local Brewery
- Pivovar Pardubice (Pernštejn brewery); Pivovarská prodejna
- Wine Bars
- Vinný Bar NO. 79 (Pernštýnské náměstí)
- Street Food Stalls
- Párek v rohlíku (Hot dog) stands near Grand Shopping Center
- Popular International Cuisine
- St. Patrick Irish Pub (International); La Cabaña (Mexican); Indian Corner
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Pardubice Castle (Zámek Pardubice); Green Gate (Zelená brána)
- Museums & Art Venues
- East Bohemian Gallery (Gočárova galerie in Automatic Mills); East Bohemian Museum
- Historical Sites
- Kunětická hora Castle (5km from city); Winternitz Automatic Mills
- Religious Sites
- Church of St. Bartholomew (Kostel sv. Bartoloměje)
- Annual Events
- Velká pardubická (Steeplechase horse race in October); Golden Helmet (Speedway)
- Cultural Districts
- The revamped Automatic Mills area (Automatické mlýny)
- Theater Venues
- Východočeské divadlo (East Bohemian Theatre)
- Local Markets
- Farmer's Markets at Pernštýnské náměstí (seasonal)
- Music Scene
- Žlutý pes (Rock club); Enteria Arena (Major concerts)
- Street Art
- Murals near the main train station underpass
- Cooking Classes
- Free Cinema/Culinary workshops via local community centers
- Art Galleries
- Galerie města Pardubic (GAMPA)
- Historic Buildings
- The Machoňův Passage (Functionalist architecture)
- Local Heritage
- The half-horse coat of arms; Gingerbread making tradition (Perníkářství)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Park Na Špici (confluence of Labe and Chrudimka rivers); Tyršovy sady
- National Parks Nearby
- Krkonoše National Park (approx. 1.5 hours north)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Labe Cycle Path (Labská stezka) leading to Hradec Králové or Kunětická hora
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Green Gate Tower (Zelená brána); Kunětická hora tower
- Birdwatching Locations
- Bohdanečský rybník (National Nature Reserve, 15 mins away)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated public grill and fire pits in Park Na Špici
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Zásilkovna (Packeta) points; Czech Post; PPL Parcelshops
- Tech Repair Services
- PC-Servis (Třída Míru); Mobile repair in Palác Pardubice
- Table Tennis Spots
- Outdoor tables in Polabiny parks; Sokol Pardubice
- Language Classes
- Jazyková škola light (Smilova); Lingua Pardubice
- Libraries & Study Spots
- University Library (Pardubice University); Krajská knihovna (Regional Library)
- Community Centers
- Klub 29 (Alternative culture and workshops)
- Gaming Lounges
- SkillZone (Hradec Králové, shortly reachable); local gaming hubs
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Rebuy Stars (Palác Pardubice)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 100,000 CZK per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 3,000,000 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 for 2026)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (can be lower based on tax treaties)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for tax residents (over 183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 23% (for income above 36x average salary)
- VAT
- 21% (Standard), 12% (Reduced)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU-aligned anti-tax avoidance measures
- Property Tax
- Yes, annual tax based on square footage and location coefficient
- Property Transaction Tax
- 0% (Real estate transfer tax was abolished, but income tax may apply on resale)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Lump-sum tax (Paušální daň) for freelancers, covering health, social, and tax in one monthly payment approx. 7,500-15,000 CZK depending on tier