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Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic vs Kraków, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 19% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 172 Kč (29 zł) | 25 zł | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 136 Kč (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 Kč (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (3.71 zł) | 2.82 zł | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 Kč (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Kč (7 zł) | 5.05 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 Kč (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (5.51 zł) | 3.33 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (3.05 zł) | 1.73 zł | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (2.64 zł) | 2.98 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 Kč (24 zł) | 28 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (5.46 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (2.77 zł) | 2.78 zł | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 29,435 Kč (4,935 zł) | 3,132 zł | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,370 Kč (3,583 zł) | 2,457 zł | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,805 Kč (638 zł) | 488 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,299 Kč (3,403 zł) | 2,123 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,609 Kč (2,282 zł) | 1,580 zł | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,160 Kč (362 zł) | 301 zł | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 409 Kč (69 zł) | 46 zł | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,039 Kč (2,018 zł) | 1,793 zł | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,962 Kč (329 zł) | 344 zł | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 255 Kč (43 zł) | 24 zł | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 Kč (30 zł) | 22 zł | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 1% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,041 Kč (342 zł) | 293 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 857 Kč (144 zł) | 160 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,996 Kč (335 zł) | 278 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,314 Kč (388 zł) | 368 zł | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 6% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 478,292 Kč (80,187 zł) | 80,615 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Kč (5.65 zł) | 5.05 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 533 Kč (89 zł) | 89 zł | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 Kč (44 zł) | 26 zł | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (39 zł) | 37 zł | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 802 Kč (134 zł) | 101 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 86 Kč (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Kč (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 73 Kč (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (5.49 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 442 Kč (74 zł) | 40 zł | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478 Kč (80 zł) | 67 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 408 Kč (68 zł) | 51 zł | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,356 Kč (227 zł) | 180 zł | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 908 Kč (152 zł) | 116 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134 Kč (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,841 Kč (1,985 zł) | 2,140 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.42 Kč (0.57 zł) | 0.43 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 972 Kč (163 zł) | 120 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Kč (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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