Composite profile
Overall score
76/100
Use the Brno profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level intelligence alongside Prague and Bratislava.
Overall76/100
Affordability78/100
Air quality74/100
Energy72/100
Czechia / Central Europe
Brno, Czechia City Intelligence
Brno is the Czech Republic's second metro in Moravia, with research, software, and life-sciences activity used for cross-region Czech and Central-European comparison. Brno is a central europe city of about ~0.66M metro in Czechia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Brno sits around the indexed median (76/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.66M metro
Image credit: Image: Harold / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good76/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Brno data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 78/100 | Brno's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Brno's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 72/100 | Brno's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 74/100 | Brno's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 74/100 | Brno's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 72/100 | Brno's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 72/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety77/100
Brno ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life81/100
Healthcare87/100
Education87/100
Green space73/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility72/100
Brno has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness82/100
Education87/100
Green space73/100
Overall safety80/100
Brno scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability81/100
Walkability87/100
Cycling69/100
Infrastructure90/100
Brno is very high for remote workers (81/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle41/100
Brno is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Brno
Local public safety guidance for Brno, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 15824/7 | — |
| Ambulance | 15524/7 | — |
| Fire | 15024/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Brno, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Czechia emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Brno
Healthcare context for Brno, with national-level information from Czechia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Brno, see the Czechia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Brno
Local mobility context for Brno, with national-level context from Czechia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Brno, see the Czechia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Brno. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Brno
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Brno will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Brno air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Brno drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Brno
Is Brno worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (81/100), with nearby nature such as Moravian Karst, Macocha Gorge.
Is Brno good for families?
Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Brno affordable?
More affordable than average; about 23,900 CZK/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Brno?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Brno's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.
What is the climate in Brno?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 8.8°C.
Does Brno have universities?
Higher education is strong (69/100).
What is healthcare like in Brno?
Healthcare access is strong (73/100).
Is Brno good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).
What nature is near Brno?
Within ~170 km: Moravian Karst, Macocha Gorge.
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Explore Brno modules
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Cost of Living in Brno
Brno's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Brno
Brno's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Brno
Brno's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Brno
Brno's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Brno
Brno's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Brno
Brno's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Brno
Cost of living estimates for Brno — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Brno
Climate profile for Brno — Humid Continental climate, annual average 8.8°C, comfort score 67/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Brno
Economy and jobs profile for Brno — industrial city, economy score 67/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Brno
Education profile for Brno — student city, education score 65/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Brno
Healthcare and retirement profile for Brno — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 73/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Brno
Source-attributed visual context for Brno using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Brno
Weekend trip planning checklist for Brno — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Brno
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Brno
Estimate a monthly budget for Brno using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Brno
Plan a trip budget for Brno using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Brno
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Brno. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Olomouc, Czechia
Nearby city · about 64 km from Brno. Explore Olomouc's city intelligence profile.
Zlín, Czechia
Same region · about 77 km from Brno. Explore Zlín's city intelligence profile.
Jihlava, Czechia
Same region · about 77 km from Brno. Explore Jihlava's city intelligence profile.
Pardubice, Czechia
Same region · about 111 km from Brno. Explore Pardubice's city intelligence profile.
Vienna, Austria
Cross-border · about 114 km from Brno. Explore Vienna's city intelligence profile.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cross-border · about 123 km from Brno. Explore Bratislava's city intelligence profile.
Sankt Pölten, Austria
Cross-border · about 132 km from Brno. Explore Sankt Pölten's city intelligence profile.
Ostrava, Czechia
Same region · about 141 km from Brno. Explore Ostrava's city intelligence profile.
Nitra, Slovakia
Cross-border · about 146 km from Brno. Explore Nitra's city intelligence profile.
Eisenstadt, Austria
Cross-border · about 150 km from Brno. Explore Eisenstadt's city intelligence profile.
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Czechia–Slovakia Borderlands
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Weekend Escapes near Brno
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Brno — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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Czechia Mountain Escapes
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Brno FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Brno, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Brno
Is Brno worth visiting?
Brno has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Moravian Karst, Macocha Gorge and Podyjí National Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Brno?
Brno has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 81/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Brno?
A single resident of Brno spends roughly 23,900 CZK per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 12,700 CZK. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the Czechia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Brno?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Brno is very high for remote workers (81/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Brno?
Brno's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and education and research. Brno has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.
Is Brno good for digital nomads and remote work?
Brno offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 73/100.
What are the education options in Brno?
Brno is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Law and Biotechnology.
Is Brno a good place to study?
Brno offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Brno?
Brno has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 73/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Brno a good place to retire?
Brno offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Brno?
Brno has a humid continental climate, averaging about 8.8°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Brno a safe place to live?
Brno ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Brno?
Brno indexes a walkability score of 87 and a cycling score of 69 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Brno?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Brno include Moravian Karst, Macocha Gorge and Podyjí National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Brno good for families?
Brno scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Brno?
Brno rates 41/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 73/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Moravian Karst, Macocha Gorge and Podyjí National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Brno profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level intelligence alongside Prague and Bratislava. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (78/100) and air quality (74/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (72/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Czechia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Brno appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.