Living in Czechia #1: 5 months living in Czech Republic as an International Student.

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  • @havwiscable4199
    @havwiscable4199 Рік тому +5

    You are the first person saying Czech is expensive. Maybe it’s relative to your lifestyle.

  • @robinsebelova7103
    @robinsebelova7103 Рік тому +4

    Correction, Czech republic is not so expensive, the Prague is expensive. If you get flat at the Prague border or in Středočeský kraj, the prices of accomodation are somewhere else. You can commute daily with public transportation, it just takes an hour or two a day on train/bus. Also you have to buy groceries in the supermarket, not in the centre of prague where prices are driven high thanks to touritsts.

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Hi. I don't know if you're international student or a Czech citizen. Whichever you are, kindly ask international students if Czech is expensive to them or not! This applies to other cities and Prague.
      Secondly, I didn't say groceries are bought in the center and not the supermarket. Kindly listen to my video properly.
      You wouldn't know if its expensive or not as along as you're not an international student.
      Stay blessed.
      And Subscribe to my channel. ^^

    • @robinsebelova7103
      @robinsebelova7103 Рік тому +2

      @@TheCatherineJohn I am Czech citizen currently studying for a doctorate degree. I know prices and wages. From the minimum wage/living expenses ratio POW, our state is not very expensive. Yes, I don't know your budget, your rent, price of services, where exactly you buy your food and whether you cook, which all contributes to price of your living. Just today, when I researched flat (2+1, about 60-66m^2) prices at Prague I've found some even cheaper, than in my town (9000CZK/month). If you can live in even small 1+1, it is even cheaper. And yes, against university owned accommodation it is still way more expensive. But you can live much more cheaply than 100EUR/day even in Prague. It's all about what are you used to and consider comfortable. You have your opinion, I have mine. So lets agree to disagree.
      And sorry, but I won't subscribe you. It was just random chance I came across your video and you're not in my interest group. Please work a little at your spoken English, it is a little blurred a times, making it hard to understand for me.

    • @KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE
      @KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE Рік тому

      @@robinsebelova7103 how can I get a course to study Czech language

  • @miltonfonkwa
    @miltonfonkwa Рік тому +1

    Hello dear friend, a Cameroonian creator too.
    Please I just want to know how much a student can earn working in Praque a month? Like Msc or PhD student..? Which school are you please?if you don't mind.🙏

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Will make a video on that shorty, kindly subscribe to stay updated.

  • @frankobumnemec9843
    @frankobumnemec9843 Рік тому

    Thanks for the information.
    I believe you passed a great message 🙏

  • @MegaKofiboakye
    @MegaKofiboakye Рік тому +2

    This is the first time I am hearing this. I know that the Embassy request for 3000 Czech Krons for a monthly living expenses as a proof of funds. So if it as you are saying, €100 per day. Does it not contradict?
    Pls come again....
    €100 per day ×30 days= € 3000.
    What at all is even the average monthly salary in Zcech Republic......?

    • @robinsebelova7103
      @robinsebelova7103 Рік тому +3

      Average monthly salary is about 43000 CZK/1720 EUR, median salary is about 36000 CZK/1440 EUR, she's living expensively. You can get by with minimal wage (about 15000 CZK/600 EUR) if you're modest. Living in flat 1+1, or finding roomate can help a lot, also you can easily get by with 250CZK/11EUR/day for food, even less if you cook for yourself.

  • @jherryjacob4338
    @jherryjacob4338 Рік тому +5

    Do you mean to say living in Prague is expensive or living in Czech is expensive? Cos people in other parts of Czech tell you living there is quite affordable but they always say living in Prague the capital is expensive. So I'd like you to repeat what you really mean for clarity sake cos 100 euros a day ain't a joke.

    • @robinsebelova7103
      @robinsebelova7103 Рік тому +1

      Prague is expensive. The monthly rent for 2+1 flat is from 9000 CZK/375 EUR at the border of Prague to 49000 CZK/2042 EUR at the centre. In Hradec Králové and Zlín the average is about 13500 CZK/562 EUR per month for rent only. Add another 3000-5000 CZK/125-210 EUR for joined water/heat/gas/electricity bill. If you cook for yourself your grocery bill can be as low as 72 CZK/3 EUR per day. If you eat at the restaurants, well that's way more expensive. Average midday (10:00-14:00) meal menu is about 155 CZK/6,5 EUR here in Zlín, and about 180-250 CZK/up to 11 EUR in Prague (outside of center). The minimum wage (40h/week/avg. 21 working days) after taxes is 15371 CZK/640 EUR per month. The median wage after taxes is 30 286 CZK/1211 EUR

    • @jherryjacob4338
      @jherryjacob4338 Рік тому

      @@robinsebelova7103 thanks. I appreciate

  • @SteveAcheampongQuaicoe
    @SteveAcheampongQuaicoe Рік тому

    I want to know if the standard of living is high across all Czech or just in Prague. Would love a video on the countryside living too. And you are very beautiful, good content and direct information.

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Will make a video on that shorty, kindly subscribe to stay updated.

  • @ogechukwubest8408
    @ogechukwubest8408 8 місяців тому +1

    My sister am hearing this for the first time i have watched more than five Nigeria UA-camr that are international students in cezech republic and all of them said that cezech is very very cheap i mean affordable compare to other countries even Canada that is so expensive an international students in Canada spend 300 Canadian dollars and they live very very large some even manage 150 Canadian dollars per month i have also seen a family of five spending 700 Canadian dollars on their monthly groceries including different types of meat and fish and according to them some of the items they buy will roll over to the next month so i don't know how you are spending 85 Euro per day this sounds wired even in uk with 100 pounds you are sorted for the month as an international student or less than 100 pounds self please check what you are really spend on or buying thanks

  • @gencis44
    @gencis44 Рік тому +6

    Well, well nice video by the way .. i have been living here in CZ for the past 12 years in the countryside, no issues with the locals .... i mind my business and they mind theirs ... as a black man born and grew up in Europe(Holland) , i 've learned to mind my business and never feel bad when someone is not comfortable in my presence , that's his problem not mine and i also avoid any confrontations ... why have a talk with someone who hate you by default ? does not make sense to me... So if i go to a Cz party , bar what ever and i feel that i am not Welcome .. i Just leave , no questions ask ... Even thou my wife of 11 years is Czech and we have 2 kids ... i just bounce ... she hates it but who is black guy here ??? me .. there is a saying : there are always 2 sides of a story ... well , Not lynching

    • @dianebntlhaile7521
      @dianebntlhaile7521 Рік тому

      Shame, I love this mentality,you are putting your sanity first. ❤

  • @Bondzie93
    @Bondzie93 Рік тому +2

    I would suggest you apply to the school dormitory EFG if you're coming from third world country (s) or developing countries.

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      Oh yea! Thanks for the highlight .

    • @promisemiracle04
      @promisemiracle04 Рік тому

      What’s efg?

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      @@promisemiracle04 Domitory EFG, it's the student hostel in CZU that accepts nationals from third world countries like Nigeria, Ghana, India etc

    • @promisemiracle04
      @promisemiracle04 Рік тому

      @@TheCatherineJohn oh wow thanks, can u pls help with the link to apply for that?

  • @timilehinadejumobi3446
    @timilehinadejumobi3446 8 місяців тому

    Hi, just got admitted to mendel University in brno, could really make friends and meet new people before my arrival

  • @KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE
    @KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE Рік тому

    Can i change from a visit visa to another kinda visa

  • @tilikistephen1624
    @tilikistephen1624 4 місяці тому

    The BIG QUESTION is: Do you enjoy living in Prague?

  • @JerryWilliam-x5s
    @JerryWilliam-x5s Рік тому

    I will be in Praque i love your videos

  • @kaycampbell364
    @kaycampbell364 Рік тому

    how did you get there name of school

  • @patiencematakamasibanda6524

    Hi there can I ask did u have a bank account going to Czech Republic or did u change your money into dollars

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Hello, I changed my money to dollars and euros before moving to Czech Republic, i opened an account with Ceska bank when i arrived in prague.

    • @patiencematakamasibanda6524
      @patiencematakamasibanda6524 Рік тому

      @@TheCatherineJohn thank u so much dear but bank statement they won't want to see it and is the interview hard or okay coz I will be soon getting my work permit from Czech Republic so if I show them cash there will be fine

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      @@patiencematakamasibanda6524 in most cases, you need to submit a bank statement, you cannot show cash. So deposit the money into your account then collect the bank statement from your bank. You can tell your bank manager to change the currency you use to dollar or Euros since you're submitting the document to the Embassy

    • @patiencematakamasibanda6524
      @patiencematakamasibanda6524 Рік тому

      @@TheCatherineJohn okay but what if the company say they will provide everything for me they will still needs mine sorry for lots of questions

    • @patiencematakamasibanda6524
      @patiencematakamasibanda6524 Рік тому

      @@TheCatherineJohn Am in South Africa I don't have bank account on my name that's why maybe I can try Mukuru bank

  • @nyumahnyumah4652
    @nyumahnyumah4652 Рік тому

    Can I legalized my documents with in the week of my appointment in ghana?
    How long will it take for the process ? Legalization of documents
    Because am from liberia, I wanted to do one for all,
    I wanted to be in ghana for my appointment then I do the legalization of my documents

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      Hi. I don't know how it works for Ghana since I'm not from Ghana. However, I'm not sure its possible to have your documents legalized before your appointment but you can try.
      I wish you the best of luck in your appointment.

    • @nyumahnyumah4652
      @nyumahnyumah4652 Рік тому

      @@TheCatherineJohnvery much risky!!! What about your country, how does it work?
      I want to be in ghana or nigeria, with in one week of my visit for Visa at the embassy,
      Just lil bit advise that's all!!!!

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      @@nyumahnyumah4652 hi, it takes 1 week to legalize your documents. I would suggest you 2 weeks, a week before your appointment

  • @abul_jalo1
    @abul_jalo1 Рік тому

    Pls I have 2 questions
    How many month bank statements is required by the embassy for study ?
    And also the money required for pof must it be available during the first month printed or middle or last month pls. Thanks

  • @Ibrah626
    @Ibrah626 Рік тому

    Hello, I use to watch your videos but please be specific on the point you're taking about.

  • @thompsonnsethompson9563
    @thompsonnsethompson9563 Рік тому

    How many hours are students allowed to work?

    • @robinsebelova7103
      @robinsebelova7103 Рік тому

      No person younger than 15 yo can be employed. Max. employment time till 18yo is full 160 hour/month and max. 8 hour shift, with no overtimes allowed. After 18 yo, overtimes are allowed.

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      I just posted a video about your question

  • @amookehinde99
    @amookehinde99 Рік тому +1

    Pls help us to do video on work permit in chech republic

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      Will make a video on that shorty, kindly subscribe to stay updated.

    • @ifeanyijoseph9170
      @ifeanyijoseph9170 Рік тому

      Can you receive me please I.i will be there soon .how can I get in touch with you

  • @Oyekanmiganiyat88
    @Oyekanmiganiyat88 Рік тому

    As a Muslim, will Prague be a comfortable place for me?

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      Hello, yes! I know a few Muslims who live in Prague and some of them have been here longer than i have and they're comfortable and have good jobs.

    • @zlatakelembet3680
      @zlatakelembet3680 Рік тому +2

      Czechia has the highest number of non religious people in Europe, if I am not mistaken around 70%. So most of the people just wouldn't care about it.

    • @KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE
      @KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE Рік тому

      @@zlatakelembet3680 do you currently live in Czech Searching for a cheap school where i can learn the Czech language

    • @zlatakelembet3680
      @zlatakelembet3680 Рік тому +1

      @@KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE I think all the schools have more or less the same pricing and, unfortunately, prices went up a lot in the last year,so it would be hard to find something cheap.
      However the price also depends if you would want to only learn Czech, or if you want to prepare for the entrance exams to Uni.

    • @zlatakelembet3680
      @zlatakelembet3680 Рік тому

      ​@@KNOWYOURWORLDWITHENNIE
      After a quick check I found that you can actually have free czech language courses, if you are a non EU citizen, but you need a long term Czech viza (90+ days) to apply. For example, if you can find a job here, come on a working viza, you would be able to study Czech for free in some organizations.
      It is not that easy to find a job here without Czech language, but there are some options for sure.

  • @yashjaiswal8707
    @yashjaiswal8707 Рік тому

    Is there good post study job opportunities??

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Hello, I'll be dropping a video about that this weekend, subscribe so you can get notified when i post it. :)

  • @Judithblaire
    @Judithblaire Рік тому +1

    Hi am staying in Cezch a city called Melnik..I would like to have friends I feel lonely here 😊

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Hi beautiful!! Sure! I'd love to meet up. Add me up on IG @Bellavio_x

    • @JosyCalabar
      @JosyCalabar Рік тому

      Pls I need help I got admission in metropolitan university and I am loosing it Kos I am hearing so many story about the nostrification process in metropolitan

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      @@JosyCalabar Hello please send me a message on Instagram @Bellavio_x

  • @youthtvgh282
    @youthtvgh282 Рік тому +2

    85 - 100 Euros a day? Madam come again. Are you serious?

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      If I wasn't serious i wouldn't have mentioned it. 100 euros is equivalent to 2,000kc which is 1,100 Ghan cedis. In a month i spend up to that amp for groceries + toiletries. With a budget you can spend less but that's the max a person can send on groceries in Prague. Czech Republic is expensive!!!! I wouldn't have mentioned it if i didn't experienced it.
      I will never put false information on my page.

    • @zlatakelembet3680
      @zlatakelembet3680 Рік тому +4

      ​@@TheCatherineJohn it was strange for me as well, about the prices. It is true that it went up in the last 12 month, but still 1500 a day for food seems a lot for me. Like, today I bought 2kg of potatoes, 500 g of minced meet, bananas, aples, milk, eggs, some sweet yogurts for the kids, 500 g pasta, 200g grana padana cheese, some ham and bread, and it was 500 CZK. Yes, some things were on sale, but still. Even if i would eat out 3 times a day, i still wouldn't spend 1500 ,- CZK.

    • @youthtvgh282
      @youthtvgh282 Рік тому +1

      @@zlatakelembet3680
      Thank you dear for this real experience information. I'm in Ghana so I couldn't have tell like you did.
      I'm grateful 🙏

    • @Pidalin
      @Pidalin 11 місяців тому

      @@TheCatherineJohn You just have to lower your standard of eating if you want to live in Europe, you can't kill a pig or cow and eat real food every day, nobody would have money for that here, instead, we eat junk food and just surviving, it is how it is here, you have to adapt to it or don't stay here. If you expect to eat real food every day, you have to be really rich here. You mostly take some bread with cheap eidam cheese and that's your dinner, most of Czechs earn like 40 eur/day, so when you spend 85-100 eur/day, you must be really rich compared to our standard of living.

  • @kolapokunle5326
    @kolapokunle5326 Рік тому

    You are beautiful

  • @benedictogbuagu6864
    @benedictogbuagu6864 Рік тому

    Check ur ig, I message dear

  • @onyiugwunwa2328
    @onyiugwunwa2328 Рік тому

    Abeg ate there jobs there

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому +1

      Yes they're jobs. You can watch my other videos to know how the job market works.

    • @onyiugwunwa2328
      @onyiugwunwa2328 Рік тому

      @@TheCatherineJohn please send me the link to the video

    • @TheCatherineJohn
      @TheCatherineJohn  Рік тому

      @@onyiugwunwa2328 ua-cam.com/video/BIwtEMgNGe4/v-deo.html