Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland)
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 39% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Prague | Poznan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 Kč (43 zł) | 37 zł | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (36 zł) | 23 zł | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (5.56 zł) | 3.28 zł | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Kč (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 165 Kč (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (7 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (4.74 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Kč (5.12 zł) | 4.02 zł | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Kč (5.94 zł) | 3.56 zł | + 67% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 72% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,333 Kč (7,230 zł) | 3,522 zł | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,459 Kč (5,179 zł) | 2,633 zł | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,494 Kč (1,036 zł) | 1,372 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,114 Kč (4,737 zł) | 2,730 zł | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,990 Kč (3,582 zł) | 2,059 zł | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,082 Kč (770 zł) | 255 zł | + 202% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 467 Kč (88 zł) | 46 zł | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (2,330 zł) | 1,577 zł | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (763 zł) | 415 zł | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (50 zł) | 32 zł | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (58 zł) | 24 zł | + 140% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 43% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,916 Kč (361 zł) | 320 zł | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,032 Kč (195 zł) | 120 zł | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,370 Kč (447 zł) | 277 zł | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč (490 zł) | 346 zł | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 597,282 Kč (112,652 zł) | 87,589 zł | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (103 zł) | 109 zł | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 336 Kč (63 zł) | 28 zł | + 126% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 59% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (37 zł) | 33 zł | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (231 zł) | 140 zł | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč (12 zł) | 5.44 zł | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč (108 zł) | 48 zł | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 66% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Prague | Poznan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 709 Kč (134 zł) | 90 zł | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 499 Kč (94 zł) | 51 zł | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč (469 zł) | 219 zł | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč (223 zł) | 131 zł | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190 Kč (36 zł) | 24 zł | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 Kč (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 Kč (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 19,043 Kč (3,592 zł) | 2,192 zł | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (0.71 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 136% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč (259 zł) | 146 zł | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 145 Kč (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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