Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 58% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 245 Kč (£8) | £17 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 Kč (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 112 Kč (£3.76) | £3.83 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (£0.93) | £1.13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 Kč (£2.32) | £4.01 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Kč (£2.20) | £1.86 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Kč (£5.85) | £4.11 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kč (£1.31) | £2.01 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (£0.99) | £0.75 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (£0.77) | £1.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (£4.91) | £10 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Kč (£1.42) | £2.21 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (£0.94) | £1.07 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 63% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,956 Kč (£1,237) | £4,433 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (£964) | £3,397 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (£182) | £165 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,495 Kč (£820) | £2,662 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,636 Kč (£624) | £1,733 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (£119) | £136 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 538 Kč (£18) | £28 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,111 Kč (£439) | £255 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,133 Kč (£138) | £103 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (£11) | £4.87 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 Kč (£68) | £76 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,226 Kč (£41) | £36 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,325 Kč (£78) | £86 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (£112) | £97 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 76% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (£27,000) | £28,958 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (£1.34) | £1.46 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 510 Kč (£17) | £169 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (£11) | £21 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (£6) | £2.22 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (£41) | £55 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (£4.74) | £3.62 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (£3.07) | £2.03 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (£2.87) | £5.04 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 Kč (£2.13) | £2.13 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 75 Kč (£2.50) | £2.06 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 509 Kč (£17) | £15 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 30% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (£23) | £40 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 489 Kč (£16) | £26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (£86) | £100 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,228 Kč (£41) | £77 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (£5.83) | £13 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (£2.57) | £3.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (£1.73) | £7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (£622) | £410 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (£0.12) | £0.11 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (£55) | £47 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 Kč (£5.11) | £15 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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