It is advisable to find one's local surgery. Foreigners are advised to arrange for insurance in their home country or to obtain health insurance at the local branch of the General Health Insurance Company in the Czech Republic. This may be obtained from individual faculties . Banks, exchange offices and some travel agencies provide money exchange services. CZK Basic food stuffs are relatively cheap as is public transport and cinema and theatre tickets.
Prices differ from store to store according to the season and product quality.
Shops are open five days a week and on Saturday mornings only. A limited number of food shops are also open on Sundays. The Main Post Office is located near the Square of the Republic at Solni ul. The current inland charges are 5,40 CZK for a letter up to 20 g and 5,- CZK for a postcard. Unlike the post offices in Britain, there are no general counters in our post offices.