Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 239 Kč (Dirham 40) | Dirham 45 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 Kč (Dirham 32) | Dirham 34 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Kč (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Kč (Dirham 16) | Dirham 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 Kč (Dirham 26) | Dirham 17 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 Kč (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (Dirham 4.79) | Dirham 4.48 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 10 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (Dirham 24) | Dirham 59 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 Kč (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 5.13 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,633 Kč (Dirham 7,105) | Dirham 14,724 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,274 Kč (Dirham 4,879) | Dirham 9,417 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,549 Kč (Dirham 925) | Dirham 829 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,718 Kč (Dirham 4,286) | Dirham 8,201 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,786 Kč (Dirham 3,131) | Dirham 5,341 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,742 Kč (Dirham 624) | Dirham 622 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (Dirham 70) | Dirham 336 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (Dirham 2,080) | Dirham 770 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (Dirham 629) | Dirham 296 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (Dirham 55) | Dirham 41 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 368 Kč (Dirham 61) | Dirham 31 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (Dirham 270) | Dirham 251 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (Dirham 248) | Dirham 220 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,224 Kč (Dirham 371) | Dirham 399 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (Dirham 556) | Dirham 408 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (Dirham 134,477) | Dirham 92,536 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.88 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 529 Kč (Dirham 88) | Dirham 303 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (Dirham 54) | Dirham 36 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (Dirham 30) | Dirham 25 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (Dirham 33) | Dirham 38 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (Dirham 204) | Dirham 284 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (Dirham 24) | Dirham 21 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (Dirham 85) | Dirham 40 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (Dirham 113) | Dirham 147 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (Dirham 78) | Dirham 98 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (Dirham 430) | Dirham 283 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (Dirham 193) | Dirham 275 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (Dirham 29) | Dirham 75 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (Dirham 3,100) | Dirham 1,999 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (Dirham 0.58) | Dirham 0.56 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (Dirham 275) | Dirham 318 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 Kč (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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