Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Prague | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 229 Kč (3,581 Ft) | 3,479 Ft | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187 Kč (2,925 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 105 Kč (1,637 Ft) | 994 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (431 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 Kč (1,657 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 Kč (1,287 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143 Kč (2,230 Ft) | 2,182 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (632 Ft) | 548 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (379 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč (374 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Kč (2,443 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (712 Ft) | 583 Ft | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Kč (608 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 74% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Prague | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,718 Kč (666,510 Ft) | 381,102 Ft | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,310 Kč (472,915 Ft) | 258,214 Ft | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,479 Kč (101,087 Ft) | 49,290 Ft | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,714 Kč (369,997 Ft) | 208,424 Ft | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,708 Kč (276,287 Ft) | 155,734 Ft | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,212 Kč (65,711 Ft) | 34,596 Ft | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 524 Kč (8,180 Ft) | 5,119 Ft | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (192,744 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (63,130 Ft) | 37,569 Ft | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (4,139 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (4,815 Ft) | 3,185 Ft | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Prague | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,973 Kč (30,791 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 932 Kč (14,537 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,127 Kč (33,194 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč (40,532 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Prague | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 708,716 Kč (11,057,774 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (622 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (8,551 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 303 Kč (4,726 Ft) | 4,457 Ft | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Prague | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (2,837 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (3,050 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (19,097 Ft) | 20,066 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (2,603 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (1,496 Ft) | 1,090 Ft | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (1,340 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Kč (875 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 Kč (936 Ft) | 974 Ft | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč (8,957 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Prague | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 769 Kč (12,004 Ft) | 13,848 Ft | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Kč (7,801 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč (38,800 Ft) | 15,976 Ft | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč (18,429 Ft) | 17,098 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 195 Kč (3,037 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 Kč (1,095 Ft) | 783 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (780 Ft) | 784 Ft | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,173 Kč (283,537 Ft) | 290,836 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (59 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč (21,457 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Kč (2,283 Ft) | 2,038 Ft | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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