- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Prague (Czech Republic) and Budapest (Hungary)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 132 Kč (1,545 Ft) | 1,350 Ft | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 Kč (1,469 Ft) | 1,358 Ft | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 76 Kč (886 Ft) | 699 Ft | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (246 Ft) | 245 Ft | 0% |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Kč (486 Ft) | 500 Ft | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Kč (397 Ft) | 467 Ft | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Kč (733 Ft) | 851 Ft | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 Kč (333 Ft) | 284 Ft | 17% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Kč (316 Ft) | 320 Ft | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 14.58 Kč (170 Ft) | 220 Ft | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč (1,593 Ft) | 1,447 Ft | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 Kč (399 Ft) | 367 Ft | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19.52 Kč (228 Ft) | 227 Ft | 1% |
| Housing | 43% | ||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 43% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 20,121 Kč (235,103 Ft) | 144,643 Ft | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,370 Kč (39,371 Ft) | 41,136 Ft | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 489 Kč (5,717 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,944 Kč (151,247 Ft) | 146,889 Ft | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,206 Kč (25,779 Ft) | 19,171 Ft | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 274 Kč (3,196 Ft) | 2,062 Ft | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 Kč (1,820 Ft) | 1,312 Ft | 39% |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,053 Kč (23,987 Ft) | 21,467 Ft | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 994 Kč (11,611 Ft) | 9,000 Ft | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,663 Kč (19,433 Ft) | 19,800 Ft | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,811 Kč (21,155 Ft) | 21,619 Ft | 2% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 454,410 Kč (5,309,479 Ft) | 5,400,000 Ft | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Kč (436 Ft) | 426 Ft | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 537 Kč (6,275 Ft) | 9,977 Ft | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 263 Kč (3,076 Ft) | 2,423 Ft | 27% |
| Personal Care | 31% | ||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 200 Kč (2,337 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 81 Kč (948 Ft) | 1,117 Ft | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 Kč (847 Ft) | 636 Ft | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Kč (980 Ft) | 700 Ft | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (386 Ft) | 328 Ft | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 Kč (472 Ft) | 413 Ft | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Kč (3,233 Ft) | 2,517 Ft | 28% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 1% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383 Kč (4,469 Ft) | 4,836 Ft | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 326 Kč (3,806 Ft) | 2,940 Ft | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,362 Kč (15,909 Ft) | 7,933 Ft | 101% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 906 Kč (10,588 Ft) | 11,368 Ft | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Kč (1,399 Ft) | 1,283 Ft | 9% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 53 Kč (619 Ft) | 480 Ft | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 30 Kč (355 Ft) | 440 Ft | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,298 Kč (50,213 Ft) | 57,427 Ft | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5 Kč (58 Ft) | 35 Ft | 69% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 950 Kč (11,099 Ft) | 14,377 Ft | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 83 Kč (970 Ft) | 805 Ft | 20% |
| TOTAL | 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,021 prices entered by 652 different people.
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