Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 41% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro)
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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Prague | Podgorica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kč (€9) | €9 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 172 Kč (€7) | €4.83 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 Kč (€4.83) | €4.38 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (€1.10) | €1.28 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 Kč (€3.56) | €2.26 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (€3.08) | €1.57 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134 Kč (€5.71) | €3.88 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (€1.70) | €1.20 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (€1.00) | €0.93 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (€1.09) | €0.91 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (€6) | €5.78 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (€1.92) | €1.63 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Kč (€1.08) | €0.60 | + 80% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 105% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,533 Kč (€1,510) | €602 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,868 Kč (€1,185) | €425 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,138 Kč (€261) | €123 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,238 Kč (€988) | €358 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (€725) | €238 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Kč (€177) | €80 | + 120% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč (€18) | €28 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,364 Kč (€398) | €318 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,736 Kč (€159) | €107 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (€6) | €5.20 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 330 Kč (€14) | €5.17 | + 171% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 6% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (€81) | €76 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 876 Kč (€37) | €38 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,035 Kč (€86) | €95 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,335 Kč (€99) | €146 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 616,444 Kč (€26,203) | €16,541 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (€1.74) | €1.35 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (€23) | €28 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 300 Kč (€13) | €8 | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 50% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (€7) | €3.87 | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (€7) | €4.73 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (€51) | €25 | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (€4.92) | €3.89 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč (€3.46) | €3.35 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (€3.60) | €3.00 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (€1.97) | €1.24 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 46 Kč (€1.97) | €1.40 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (€22) | €6 | + 233% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 35% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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Prague | Podgorica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (€41) | €16 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (€18) | €10 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (€85) | €20 | + 327% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 986 Kč (€42) | €32 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (€2.90) | €1.96 | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (€2.12) | €2.23 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,650 Kč (€750) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.70 Kč (€0.16) | €0.14 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 Kč (€47) | €36 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 142 Kč (€6) | €3.57 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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