Brit in Prague? Meet other British expats!
Are you a British citizen living in Prague or thinking about moving here? Then learn the ins and outs of the city and how you can meet fellow brits. Experiencing new cultures can be fun and exciting, but there are times when homesickness sets in. Maybe you want a group to watch football with or you’re looking for the best spot for fish and chips. This is where our community has you covered.
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Paul Zimmerer
Over InterNations, I quickly got in touch with some business partners in Prague and other cities in the Eastern European market.
Barbara Sciera
Via Internations, I found the coziest venues and expat hang-outs in Prague - far away from the typical tourists traps.
Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Prague
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
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The pros and cons of living in Prague
No place is absolutely perfect. There’s always the good, the bad and the ugly — read about what our British members love about Prague as well as the challenges they face.
Pros:
Healthcare: Both the affordability and the quality of healthcare in Prague gets high marks from our British community.
Public Transport: The public transport in Prague is efficient and one of the best in Europe. You can take either a train, bus, or tram at cheap prices.
Social scene: Prague has a great social scene due to the large number of internationals. There’s a large variety of pubs and restaurants to choose from.
Outdoor activities: Since the country is bordered by mountains you have many options from cycling or hiking in the summer to cross-country skiing in the winter.
Low crime rates: Prague is a safe city with a low crime rate. Walking around the city alone is no problem. Yet one should keep their eyes open for pickpockets.
Cons:
Wages: Local wages certainly don’t compare to the levels our British members are used to but the lower cost of living makes up for it in most cases.
Language barrier: Without basic knowledge of Czech navigating activities such as city registration and finding housing can be difficult. It also won’t be as easy to connect with the locals.
Poor customer service: A trend noted amongst expats. Many claim service is quite poor. However, this seems to be the norm as locals don’t mind.
Who are the British abroad?
Every year we create the biggest global survey among expats and ask them about various aspects of their expat life. Learn what motivated our British members to move abroad and check out some stats below.
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Meet British expats at our weekly events in Prague
Making friends and building a network in a new city can be hard. At our events everyone is from somewhere else and it’s completely normal to introduce yourself to people and ask them about their own expat journey. You’ll get to know a bunch of international people and other Brits in no time and get first-hand information about your new home.
Check our upcoming events and become part of Prague’s large expat family. Our Newcomers’ Events are geared specially towards people that are new to the city. Our Ambassadors will greet you with open arms and introduce you to other newcomers or more experienced expats living in Prague.
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Frequently asked questions by Brits
If you’re into the idea of bumping into other Brits in a bar, you can try your luck with places like The Dubliners, a sports bar that shows major footballs games. This also applies to the Irish pubs Bitter Bar and Rockey O’Reilly’s.
For less of a hassle, you can make friends when attending specific events for Brits or expats in general. Our 51ԹϺevents are a great opportunity to meet Brits and other English-speaking expats in Prague. Especially our Newcomers’ Events that are geared towards introducing newcomers to the community, which makes finding your first friends a whole lot easier than trying your luck in a bar.
As with most expats, quite a few of our British members live in the more international parts of town. Both international companies and opportunities for socializing tend to be located in the center of the city. Here are some of the most popular parts of Prague:
Prague 2, Vinhorady: This is most popular neighborhood for expats. It’s centrally located with many parks, bars, and restaurants.
Prague 6: Popular among expats because of the international school and embassies present.
Prague 1: The most touristic part of the city, filled with history, culture, and activities.
Prague is a very international city that receives a substantial number of international tourists every year. So it’s not too hard to get around with no to very limited language skills. However, this will become limiting at some point. You’ll run into the proverbial language barrier, and it’ll be frustrating. Especially if you’re trying to get official paperwork done, find a flat, see a doctor, etc.
So ideally, you treat your time in Prague as an opportunity to learn some Czech. There is a wide variety of affordable language schools to get you started, and of course, there are many apps that allow you to improve on your own time and budget.
To make your time in Prague a bit easier, we have collected some services that cater to English speakers (not affiliated with InterNations) to help you with the most important aspects of life:
| **Prague – English-speaking resources** | **Description** |
General practitioner (GP) | A full-service clinic. Located in Prague 6. |
Dentist | DK Dental A dental care clinic that welcomes expats. |
Urgent Care | University hospital with a dedicated foreigners and expats wing functioning in English |
Immigration assistance | Relocation and visa services with a full-service approach. |
Tax Advisor | Comprehensive tax services tailored to your specific needs. |
Instant interpreting service | Native-speaking translators. They also provide document translation services |
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Find friends to pursue your hobbies with
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Prague? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to running. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Prague’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the Czech capital has to offer, from the historic Prague Castle, one of the most beautiful buildings in Prague, to the Old town, a major public space in the heart of Prague with plenty of cafes and bars, and much more.
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Enjoy the international experience with InterNations
We’re not just in Prague! 51ԹϺhas lively communities in 420 cities around the globe.
So if you’re thinking about relocating or are simply in the mood for a nice night out while traveling, 51ԹϺis your go-to platform. As a member, you’re welcome to join events in any of our 51ԹϺCommunities.
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