Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (423 Kč) | 240 Kč | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (230 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (122 Kč) | 112 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (28 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (118 Kč) | 79 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (75 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (132 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (57 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (52 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (27 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (170 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (51 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (30 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (42,929 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (32,547 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (4,567 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (27,109 Kč) | 26,753 Kč | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (20,288 Kč) | 19,743 Kč | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (3,264 Kč) | 4,102 Kč | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (658 Kč) | 578 Kč | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (11,651 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,218 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (136 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (371 Kč) | 265 Kč | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,091 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (1,172 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,192 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,788 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,416 (689,980 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (50 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (1,755 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 219% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (481 Kč) | 306 Kč | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (152 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (247 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,128 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (77 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (50 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (51 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (40 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (35 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (541 Kč) | 475 Kč | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (1,071 Kč) | 686 Kč | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (493 Kč) | 504 Kč | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (4,745 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (1,973 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (199 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (70 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (98 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (12,090 Kč) | 18,595 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (2.01 Kč) | 3.38 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (794 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (165 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 757 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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