Good to know
Packing List
- ID card (for those living in the Schengen area) or passport
- If needed, travel insurance and/or visa
- Signed Code of Conduct (if not sent via all-in-one form)
- A reusable cup or a 50 CZK deposit for one
- Reusable plate and cutlery (for Eurovillage and Coffee breaks)
- Laptop/Tablet
- Chargers for all your devices (Czech Republic uses type E outlets & USB-C)
- Extension cord
- Appropriate clothes (see Dress Code)
- Personal medication
- Toiletries and towel
- Money in cash for the Officials’ dinner and any merch you ordered
- Positive energy
Currency
As you may know by now, in the Czech Republic, we do not use the Euro. Instead, we use the Czech Crown (Kč, CZK or Česká Koruna). The current exchange rate is approximately 1€ = ~24.29 CZK. It’s important to note that the merch can only be paid for in cash, if you’re planning to purchase some.
Phone Calls
If you have an EU-registered SIM card, calling shouldn’t be a problem, as calls and SMS will cost the same as in your home country. Otherwise, Whatsapp will be a more affordable option.
Emergency Numbers in the Czech Republic
Approximate Prices in Poděbrady
112 → European Emergency Services
158 → Police
156 → Municipal Police
155 → Emergency Medical Service
150 → Fire and Rescue Service
Coca-Cola (in a restaurant, ~0.3l) = ~35-45 Kč.
Red Bull (retail, ~0.25l) = ~33–43 Kč
Pilsner Urquell (0.5l on tap) = ~50–65 Kč
A meal at a regular restaurant (lunch menu, soup + main) = ~200–215 Kč on avg.
Train ticket (Prague → Poděbrady) = 108 Kč (app/Lítačka) or 117 Kč (paper ticket)
Language Crash Course
Please → Prosím
Thank you → Děkuji
I’m sorry → Omlouvám se
How much does this cost? → Kolik to stojí?
What time is it? → Kolik je hodin?
Cheers! → Na zdraví!
Where can I find.. → Kde najdu..
- Bathroom → Toalety
- Classroom → Třídu
- Train Station → Vlakovou Stanici
- Bus Station → Autobusovou Stanici
