Survey: Most young Czechs plan to live independently by 30

Almost nine in ten young Czechs either already live independently or plan to move out of their parents’ home by the age of 30, a survey by investment platform Portu suggests, published on Saturday. Conducted by Ipsos among 840 people, the survey found that more than 21 percent of those aged 16 to 25 already live away from their parents.

Another 12 percent plan to move out after secondary school, 40 percent after university and 15 percent by the age of 30. According to Eurostat, Czechs leave home slightly earlier than the EU average. In 2024, the average age was 25.8 in Czechia, compared with 26.2 across the EU.

Living independently can be expensive, however. Renting a two-room flat in Prague for around CZK 25,000 a month could require more than CZK 100,000 upfront, including a deposit and agency fee.