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Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Kraków, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 41% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (3.41 zł) | 2.85 zł | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 Kč (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Kč (7 zł) | 4.59 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (5.48 zł) | 2.40 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (3.03 zł) | 3.76 zł | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč (1.92 zł) | 2.87 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (5.46 zł) | 4.99 zł | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (4.05 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (3,006 zł) | 2,761 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,533 Kč (3,109 zł) | 1,969 zł | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,767 Kč (632 zł) | 617 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,288 Kč (3,236 zł) | 1,530 zł | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,268 Kč (2,226 zł) | 994 zł | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,445 Kč (410 zł) | 309 zł | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (83 zł) | 50 zł | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,404 Kč (1,745 zł) | 2,041 zł | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,377 Kč (399 zł) | 314 zł | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 248 Kč (42 zł) | 26 zł | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 184 Kč (31 zł) | 22 zł | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 30% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,122 Kč (356 zł) | 208 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 881 Kč (148 zł) | 125 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,900 Kč (319 zł) | 258 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,510 Kč (421 zł) | 362 zł | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 481,679 Kč (80,806 zł) | 60,895 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (5.32 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (88 zł) | 90 zł | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč (43 zł) | 24 zł | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (39 zł) | 35 zł | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 566 Kč (95 zł) | 87 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 92 Kč (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71 Kč (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (5.56 zł) | 4.69 zł | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Kč (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 Kč (60 zł) | 43 zł | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 446 Kč (75 zł) | 73 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 375 Kč (63 zł) | 44 zł | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,508 Kč (253 zł) | 189 zł | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (83 zł) | 90 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 Kč (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 Kč (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (4.69 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,147 Kč (2,205 zł) | 1,997 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč (0.47 zł) | 0.25 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Kč (139 zł) | 116 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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