Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Berlin | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (357 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (246 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (169 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (33 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (86 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.74 (89 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (153 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.08 (73 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (43 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (26 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (183 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (52 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (37 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 117% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Berlin | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,179 (75,552 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €5,928 (140,907 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €535 (12,720 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,454 (34,567 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,059 (25,177 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €425 (10,093 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (646 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €452 (10,740 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (4,083 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €32 (759 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 397% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (351 Kč) | 340 Kč | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,089 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (1,041 Kč) | 867 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,312 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €145 (3,443 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 110% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,955 (735,762 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 (46 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (1,763 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 221% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €49 (1,161 Kč) | 283 Kč | + 310% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (238 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (185 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (1,280 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €11 (259 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.62 (110 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (202 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (56 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (63 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (816 Kč) | 508 Kč | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Berlin | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (816 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (588 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €292 (6,932 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (1,336 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (215 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.31 (79 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (90 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,664 (39,559 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (3.67 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (1,379 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (193 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 82% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,246 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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