Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 28% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 8% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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Prague | Ankara | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 242 Kč (445TL) | 523TL | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 198 Kč (364TL) | 377TL | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 115 Kč (212TL) | 161TL | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (53TL) | 48TL | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (181TL) | 101TL | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (126TL) | 56TL | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Kč (285TL) | 351TL | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 Kč (80TL) | 60TL | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (54TL) | 29TL | + 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Kč (39TL) | 90TL | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159 Kč (292TL) | 613TL | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 40 Kč (74TL) | 58TL | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (50TL) | 16TL | + 215% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 65% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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Prague | Ankara | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,852 Kč (73,304TL) | 40,831TL | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,464 Kč (56,036TL) | 31,746TL | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,676 Kč (10,441TL) | 2,742TL | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,964 Kč (49,599TL) | 32,846TL | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,030 Kč (36,844TL) | 11,585TL | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,792 Kč (6,975TL) | 1,675TL | + 316% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 462 Kč (851TL) | 463TL | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (22,954TL) | 9,738TL | + 136% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (6,946TL) | 4,303TL | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (611TL) | 101TL | + 505% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 342 Kč (630TL) | 1,614TL | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 36% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (2,984TL) | 2,449TL | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (2,735TL) | 1,382TL | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,224 Kč (4,090TL) | 5,909TL | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (6,138TL) | 4,683TL | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (1,484,185TL) | 1,353,030TL | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (70TL) | 46TL | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (1,012TL) | 1,061TL | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (595TL) | 199TL | + 200% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 6% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (334TL) | 104TL | + 222% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (360TL) | 113TL | + 220% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (2,251TL) | 6,423TL | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (261TL) | 192TL | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (169TL) | 119TL | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (189TL) | 89TL | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (124TL) | 36TL | + 247% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (155TL) | 73TL | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 490 Kč (901TL) | 352TL | + 156% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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Prague | Ankara | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 663 Kč (1,219TL) | 1,919TL | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (866TL) | 349TL | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (4,745TL) | 2,431TL | + 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,088 Kč (2,001TL) | 3,249TL | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 Kč (325TL) | 274TL | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 Kč (143TL) | 106TL | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (95TL) | 203TL | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (34,215TL) | 23,574TL | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (6TL) | 0.73TL | + 770% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (3,030TL) | 1,303TL | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Kč (291TL) | 81TL | + 262% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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