The Euro. Since May 1st 2004 the Czech Republic has been a member of the European Union. It is however not a member of the Euro Zone and as such it is not required to use the Euro as its main currency. Currently there are a few places that take the Euro but these are limited to towns close to the German and Austrian borders. When using an ATM in Prague, instructions are in English, and it is essential you have a four-digit PIN. Cash in Prague. It’s a good idea to exchange some cash before you travel, as bureaux de change in the airports and in Prague don’t give you the best rates. A few shops will take euro, but the official currency is the Czech koruna (crown). The Czech Republic uses what’s called the Czech Koruna which actually offers a far better exchange rate than the euro, making Prague relatively affordable to most visitors. ️ Beer is Cheaper than Water. If beer isn’t really your thing, be prepared to pay a pretty penny for water or other alcoholic beverages. Prague now ranks third in the European Union in GDP per capita expressed in terms of national purchasing power standards (PPS), according to a new report published last month by Eurostat. The report references data from 2019, and does not take into account potential effects from the coronavirus pandemic. Among European regions, only Luxembourg Almost no one in Prague will be able to charge your card in euro. Not even DCC will work, as DCC chooses currency based on the country it's been issued in. Reply. Report inappropriate content. 1-10 of 19 replies. I plan to be in Prague in July and wanted to find out what people with US TMobile service are finding as far as data speeds go on their cell phone. Couple of years ago when I was in Europe during summer we surprisingly had unlimited high speed LTE data in the European cities for free . US TMobile plans technically provide unlimited data but at Over 3 million visitors had already visited Czech Republic by June 2016. An early sign that 2016 will be another year of growth for tourism in Czech Republic. It’s easy to see why, with plenty of history and spectacular castles, the Czech Republic and it’s popular capital Prague, has a lot to offer its tourists. Employment in Prague. At a Glance: The service sector is the most significant in Prague, employing around 80% of the city’s working population. English teachers are highly sought after in Prague, in schools as well as businesses where English is becoming more and more essential. Although English is widely spoken in cities, locals still tHbK.