Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Istanbul (Turkey)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 7% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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Prague | Istanbul | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Kč (327TL) | 442TL | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (267TL) | 194TL | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 Kč (139TL) | 135TL | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (40TL) | 38TL | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 80 Kč (112TL) | 116TL | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 Kč (101TL) | 41TL | + 146% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 176 Kč (245TL) | 246TL | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (50TL) | 40TL | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Kč (83TL) | 30TL | + 179% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (36TL) | 62TL | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 160 Kč (223TL) | 350TL | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Kč (59TL) | 51TL | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (39TL) | 11TL | + 240% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 52% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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Prague | Istanbul | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,789 Kč (59,453TL) | 45,415TL | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,528 Kč (43,807TL) | 20,759TL | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,523 Kč (7,675TL) | 3,647TL | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,263 Kč (36,492TL) | 26,529TL | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,550 Kč (27,164TL) | 20,299TL | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,955 Kč (5,495TL) | 3,478TL | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 537 Kč (746TL) | 344TL | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (17,165TL) | 15,542TL | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (5,622TL) | 4,975TL | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (462TL) | 209TL | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 242 Kč (336TL) | 167TL | + 101% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 35% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,080 Kč (2,890TL) | 1,761TL | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,288 Kč (1,790TL) | 1,439TL | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,382 Kč (3,310TL) | 2,953TL | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,332 Kč (4,630TL) | 2,920TL | + 59% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (1,121,120TL) | 1,910,710TL | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (55TL) | 38TL | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (760TL) | 1,422TL | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 305 Kč (424TL) | 257TL | + 65% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 7% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (253TL) | 272TL | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (272TL) | 290TL | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (1,701TL) | 1,704TL | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (232TL) | 286TL | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (133TL) | 167TL | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (119TL) | 184TL | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč (90TL) | 95TL | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč (98TL) | 108TL | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Kč (661TL) | 316TL | + 109% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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Prague | Istanbul | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 702 Kč (975TL) | 1,631TL | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 504 Kč (701TL) | 485TL | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (3,584TL) | 1,634TL | + 119% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,180 Kč (1,640TL) | 2,136TL | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 184 Kč (255TL) | 348TL | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 76 Kč (106TL) | 111TL | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 Kč (75TL) | 148TL | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,378 Kč (22,757TL) | 21,809TL | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.41 Kč (4.74TL) | 1.38TL | + 243% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,563 Kč (2,172TL) | 2,331TL | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 157 Kč (218TL) | 57TL | + 281% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,432 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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