Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Paris (France)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Prague | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 242 Kč (€10) | €19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 198 Kč (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 115 Kč (€4.68) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (€1.18) | €1.41 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (€3.99) | €5.45 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (€2.77) | €3.53 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Kč (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 Kč (€1.76) | €2.36 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (€1.19) | €2.23 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Kč (€0.87) | €2.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159 Kč (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 Kč (€1.63) | €2.69 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (€1.10) | €1.57 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,852 Kč (€1,617) | €3,321 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,464 Kč (€1,236) | €2,754 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,676 Kč (€230) | €282 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,964 Kč (€1,094) | €2,004 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,030 Kč (€813) | €1,502 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,792 Kč (€154) | €99 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 462 Kč (€19) | €25 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (€506) | €332 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (€153) | €136 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (€13) | €12 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 342 Kč (€14) | €15 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (€66) | €91 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (€60) | €43 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,224 Kč (€90) | €105 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (€135) | €105 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 51% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (€32,742) | €31,916 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (€1.54) | €1.83 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (€22) | €85 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (€13) | €19 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (€7) | €3.06 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (€50) | €27 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (€5.75) | €4.58 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (€3.72) | €4.82 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (€4.17) | €3.81 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (€2.73) | €2.88 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (€3.41) | €3.01 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 490 Kč (€20) | €23 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Prague | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 663 Kč (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (€105) | €116 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,088 Kč (€44) | €79 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 Kč (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 Kč (€3.17) | €5.12 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (€2.10) | €7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (€755) | €474 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (€0.14) | €0.31 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (€67) | €29 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 155 Kč (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 575 prices entered by 133 different people.
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