Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197 Kč (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 176 Kč (33 zł) | 23 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Kč (4.30 zł) | 3.27 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 Kč (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Kč (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 Kč (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (8 zł) | 3.51 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (4.08 zł) | 2.78 zł | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Kč (3.86 zł) | 3.58 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Kč (29 zł) | 29 zł | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Kč (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kč (2.60 zł) | 2.75 zł | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,554 Kč (5,401 zł) | 3,695 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,860 Kč (3,756 zł) | 2,714 zł | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,935 Kč (933 zł) | 500 zł | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,589 Kč (3,705 zł) | 2,540 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,165 Kč (3,057 zł) | 1,841 zł | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,716 Kč (325 zł) | 264 zł | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 Kč (54 zł) | 46 zł | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,124 Kč (1,915 zł) | 1,505 zł | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,660 Kč (503 zł) | 431 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266 Kč (50 zł) | 23 zł | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213 Kč (40 zł) | 24 zł | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,722 Kč (326 zł) | 325 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 864 Kč (163 zł) | 170 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,796 Kč (340 zł) | 306 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,159 Kč (408 zł) | 373 zł | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,695 Kč (101,887 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 5.49 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 524 Kč (99 zł) | 122 zł | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 265 Kč (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 43% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 Kč (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 Kč (35 zł) | 39 zł | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 994 Kč (188 zł) | 123 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Kč (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kč (8 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 526 Kč (99 zł) | 54 zł | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 44% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 562 Kč (106 zł) | 58 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 386 Kč (73 zł) | 54 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,438 Kč (461 zł) | 217 zł | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,077 Kč (204 zł) | 108 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 176 Kč (33 zł) | 25 zł | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Kč (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,289 Kč (2,324 zł) | 1,842 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Kč (0.74 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 879 Kč (166 zł) | 120 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123 Kč (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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