Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Cologne or in Prague? You can help!
Improve the prices for Cologne! Improve the prices for Prague!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 699 prices entered by 76 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 Kč (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (€4.44) | €5.04 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (€1.21) | €1.16 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (€4.03) | €4.85 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Kč (€3.46) | €3.07 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 165 Kč (€7) | €5.45 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (€1.49) | €2.34 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (€1.03) | €2.13 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Kč (€1.11) | €1.12 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (€1.83) | €2.10 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Kč (€1.29) | €1.25 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,333 Kč (€1,570) | €1,955 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,459 Kč (€1,125) | €1,340 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,494 Kč (€225) | €188 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,114 Kč (€1,029) | €1,116 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,990 Kč (€778) | €836 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,082 Kč (€167) | €134 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 467 Kč (€19) | €27 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (€506) | €480 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (€166) | €91 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (€11) | €5.59 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (€13) | €15 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,916 Kč (€78) | €86 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,032 Kč (€42) | €48 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,370 Kč (€97) | €90 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč (€106) | €115 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 597,282 Kč (€24,466) | €27,818 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (€1.57) | €1.84 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (€22) | €75 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 330 Kč (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (€7) | €6 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (€50) | €46 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (€7) | €3.18 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (€3.93) | €2.06 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (€3.52) | €2.09 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč (€2.65) | €1.66 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč (€2.88) | €1.43 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč (€24) | €22 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 709 Kč (€29) | €44 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 499 Kč (€20) | €20 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč (€102) | €195 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč (€48) | €81 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190 Kč (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 Kč (€3.02) | €2.89 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 Kč (€2.02) | €4.05 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 19,043 Kč (€780) | €498 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (€0.15) | €0.08 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč (€56) | €33 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 145 Kč (€5.95) | €7 | - 13% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 699 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.04096
EUR
/
CZK
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 9% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Prishtina is 51% cheaper than in Athens
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Singapore is 12% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Panama City is 41% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 280% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Madrid is 57% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 15% cheaper than in Mexico City
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,800 in Cologne you would need to make just about €4,484 (109,472 Kč) in Prague.
Do you live in Cologne? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Campinas costs R$ 30 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Santiago, Chile costs CH$19,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Valencia, Spain costs €100 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Las Vegas, Nevada costs $1,271 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Osaka costs ¥39 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fukuoka costs ¥700 (about 4 hours ago)