Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 Kč (€9) | €16 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (€4.46) | €4.06 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Kč (€0.98) | €1.04 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 Kč (€2.57) | €3.09 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Kč (€2.74) | €2.91 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Kč (€5.15) | €5.17 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 Kč (€1.74) | €2.52 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (€0.96) | €1.78 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (€0.92) | €1.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kč (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 Kč (€1.55) | €1.66 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (€0.61) | €1.46 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,280 Kč (€1,206) | €1,567 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,999 Kč (€865) | €1,165 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,477 Kč (€184) | €212 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,778 Kč (€815) | €938 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,270 Kč (€629) | €731 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,196 Kč (€90) | €131 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 279 Kč (€11) | €25 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,620 Kč (€396) | €343 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,407 Kč (€140) | €101 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Kč (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,788 Kč (€74) | €82 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,080 Kč (€44) | €42 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,980 Kč (€82) | €92 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,285 Kč (€94) | €91 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 52% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,695 Kč (€22,187) | €20,632 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 Kč (€1.80) | €1.59 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (€23) | €94 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 265 Kč (€11) | €20 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 Kč (€6) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161 Kč (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,089 Kč (€45) | €46 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 112 Kč (€4.62) | €3.18 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kč (€3.86) | €2.17 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 Kč (€4.19) | €1.97 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Kč (€1.85) | €1.45 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Kč (€2.26) | €1.60 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 541 Kč (€22) | €20 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Kč (€22) | €35 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 399 Kč (€16) | €20 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,156 Kč (€89) | €129 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,100 Kč (€45) | €56 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kč (€2.68) | €2.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Kč (€1.89) | €4.07 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,289 Kč (€506) | €498 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Kč (€0.16) | €0.08 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 937 Kč (€39) | €34 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 126 Kč (€5.18) | €6 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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