Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 61% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Prague | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (1,302 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (1,071 Dinar) | 641 Dinar | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (615 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (159 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (505 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (445 Dinar) | 114 Dinar | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (819 Dinar) | 516 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (249 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (145 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (161 Dinar) | 240 Dinar | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (927 Dinar) | 2,094 Dinar | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (281 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (166 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 262% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 113% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Prague | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (224,620 Dinar) | 111,388 Dinar | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (173,522 Dinar) | 59,314 Dinar | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (36,475 Dinar) | 7,917 Dinar | + 361% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (143,909 Dinar) | 70,146 Dinar | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (105,785 Dinar) | 31,980 Dinar | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (25,060 Dinar) | 5,853 Dinar | + 328% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (2,586 Dinar) | 2,357 Dinar | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (45,115 Dinar) | 62,531 Dinar | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (24,474 Dinar) | 24,469 Dinar | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (947 Dinar) | 792 Dinar | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (2,107 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 210% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (11,826 Dinar) | 8,106 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (5,380 Dinar) | 6,125 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (12,618 Dinar) | 15,075 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (14,494 Dinar) | 15,707 Dinar | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 64% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (3,764,714 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (257 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 503% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (3,411 Dinar) | 1,502 Dinar | + 127% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 Kč (1,750 Dinar) | 1,217 Dinar | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 91% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Prague | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (989 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | + 217% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (995 Dinar) | 491 Dinar | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (7,369 Dinar) | 1,905 Dinar | + 287% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (718 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (575 Dinar) | 528 Dinar | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (525 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (287 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (389 Dinar) | 259 Dinar | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (3,149 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | + 550% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 42% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Prague | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (5,945 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (2,598 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (12,456 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 366% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 992 Kč (6,153 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (994 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (423 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (310 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (85,084 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (23 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (7,366 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (866 Dinar) | 323 Dinar | + 169% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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