Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 245 Kč (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 Kč (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 116 Kč (€4.62) | €4.54 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (€1.10) | €1.38 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 Kč (€2.75) | €4.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Kč (€2.64) | €3.67 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Kč (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kč (€1.56) | €2.47 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (€1.18) | €1.89 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (€0.92) | €1.06 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (€5.84) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Kč (€1.69) | €2.10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (€1.12) | €1.19 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,453 Kč (€1,453) | €1,929 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,338 Kč (€1,169) | €1,540 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,484 Kč (€219) | €188 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,495 Kč (€976) | €1,167 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,636 Kč (€743) | €897 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (€142) | €134 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 538 Kč (€21) | €27 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,111 Kč (€523) | €480 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,133 Kč (€165) | €91 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (€13) | €5.59 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 Kč (€81) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,226 Kč (€49) | €48 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,325 Kč (€93) | €90 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (€133) | €115 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (€32,164) | €28,416 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (€1.60) | €1.85 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 513 Kč (€20) | €63 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (€49) | €46 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (€5.65) | €3.18 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (€3.65) | €2.06 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (€3.42) | €2.09 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 Kč (€2.53) | €1.66 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 75 Kč (€2.98) | €1.43 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 509 Kč (€20) | €22 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (€27) | €36 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 489 Kč (€19) | €20 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (€103) | €195 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,228 Kč (€49) | €69 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (€3.06) | €2.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (€2.07) | €4.37 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (€741) | €498 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (€0.14) | €0.08 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (€66) | €33 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 Kč (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 227 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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