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Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Kraków, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 Kč (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (3.37 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Kč (7 zł) | 4.59 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (5.41 zł) | 2.40 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (3.03 zł) | 3.76 zł | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč (1.90 zł) | 2.87 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 151 Kč (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (5.54 zł) | 4.66 zł | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (4.00 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 49% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (2,975 zł) | 2,761 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,150 Kč (3,345 zł) | 1,969 zł | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,139 Kč (687 zł) | 617 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,145 Kč (3,178 zł) | 1,530 zł | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,975 Kč (2,320 zł) | 994 zł | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,455 Kč (408 zł) | 309 zł | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (82 zł) | 50 zł | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,205 Kč (1,694 zł) | 1,990 zł | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,037 Kč (338 zł) | 337 zł | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257 Kč (43 zł) | 24 zł | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 194 Kč (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,041 Kč (339 zł) | 208 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 815 Kč (135 zł) | 125 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,032 Kč (337 zł) | 295 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,573 Kč (427 zł) | 360 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 486,466 Kč (80,765 zł) | 60,895 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (5.27 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (87 zł) | 90 zł | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč (43 zł) | 26 zł | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 Kč (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (38 zł) | 35 zł | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 Kč (105 zł) | 87 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 92 Kč (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 Kč (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (5.34 zł) | 4.81 zł | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 438 Kč (73 zł) | 39 zł | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 459 Kč (76 zł) | 73 zł | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 410 Kč (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,248 Kč (207 zł) | 193 zł | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (82 zł) | 90 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 Kč (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 66 Kč (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (4.64 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,737 Kč (1,949 zł) | 1,997 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč (0.46 zł) | 0.25 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 821 Kč (136 zł) | 116 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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