Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 38% 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 (421 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (233 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (115 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (35 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (106 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (93 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (161 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (63 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (48 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (27 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (177 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (53 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (30 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,929 (48,833 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,540 (39,000 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (4,762 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,167 (29,539 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €897 (22,704 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (3,403 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (686 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (12,150 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,313 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (142 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (395 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,181 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (1,222 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,286 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,907 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 71% 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 (719,525 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (47 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (1,597 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (501 Kč) | 316 Kč | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 17% 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 (159 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (257 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,176 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (80 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (52 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (53 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (42 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (36 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (564 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (913 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (515 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (4,948 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (1,750 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (208 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (73 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (111 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (12,607 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (2.10 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (828 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (172 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 231 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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