Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Kč (41 zł) | 68 zł | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (32 zł) | 33 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (4.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Kč (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (4.78 zł) | 5.81 zł | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (3.71 zł) | 8 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (23 zł) | 82 zł | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (4.47 zł) | 8 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,250 Kč (6,220 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (4,810 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (907 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,171 Kč (4,036 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (3,119 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (595 zł) | 798 zł | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (70 zł) | 75 zł | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (2,084 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (631 zł) | 781 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (55 zł) | 61 zł | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (45 zł) | 74 zł | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (271 zł) | 403 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (248 zł) | 195 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (392 zł) | 397 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (557 zł) | 615 zł | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (134,725 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Kč (88 zł) | 230 zł | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (54 zł) | 28 zł | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (30 zł) | 39 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (33 zł) | 76 zł | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (204 zł) | 291 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (24 zł) | 29 zł | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (15 zł) | 29 zł | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (85 zł) | 104 zł | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (113 zł) | 140 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (79 zł) | 73 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (431 zł) | 427 zł | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (193 zł) | 214 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (29 zł) | 43 zł | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (13 zł) | 24 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (3,106 zł) | 2,736 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (0.58 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (275 zł) | 208 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 Kč (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 436 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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