Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 239 Kč (41 zł) | 50 zł | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 Kč (33 zł) | 33 zł | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Kč (5.23 zł) | 4.95 zł | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Kč (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 Kč (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 Kč (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (4.90 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (4.00 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (25 zł) | 47 zł | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (4.85 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,633 Kč (7,271 zł) | 8,111 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,274 Kč (4,992 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,549 Kč (946 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,718 Kč (4,386 zł) | 5,014 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,786 Kč (3,204 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,742 Kč (638 zł) | 554 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (72 zł) | 94 zł | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (2,128 zł) | 2,032 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (644 zł) | 630 zł | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (57 zł) | 58 zł | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 368 Kč (63 zł) | 73 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (277 zł) | 416 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (254 zł) | 181 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,224 Kč (379 zł) | 406 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (569 zł) | 666 zł | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (137,609 zł) | 121,700 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 529 Kč (90 zł) | 136 zł | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (55 zł) | 34 zł | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (31 zł) | 33 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (33 zł) | 41 zł | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (209 zł) | 269 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (24 zł) | 27 zł | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (87 zł) | 78 zł | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 8% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (116 zł) | 115 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (80 zł) | 64 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (440 zł) | 388 zł | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (197 zł) | 188 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (30 zł) | 36 zł | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (3,172 zł) | 2,790 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (0.59 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (281 zł) | 209 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 Kč (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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