Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 30% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 54% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 54% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Vienna | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (443 Kč) | 246 Kč | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (261 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (170 Kč) | 115 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.64 (40 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.98 (123 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.73 (117 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (194 Kč) | 155 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (52 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (56 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (28 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (208 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (73 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.84 (45 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Vienna | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,851 (45,610 Kč) | 40,010 Kč | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,283 (31,611 Kč) | 30,464 Kč | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (5,946 Kč) | 5,676 Kč | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,219 (30,034 Kč) | 26,964 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €841 (20,737 Kč) | 20,030 Kč | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (2,682 Kč) | 3,792 Kč | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (600 Kč) | 462 Kč | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (9,659 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (2,744 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (302 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (384 Kč) | 277 Kč | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (2,357 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (936 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (2,601 Kč) | 2,224 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (2,948 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 38% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,240 (646,715 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (39 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (1,222 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (410 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 47% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (375 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (220 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (3,665 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €9 (210 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (82 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (104 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (42 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (54 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (544 Kč) | 490 Kč | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 40% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Vienna | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (1,144 Kč) | 663 Kč | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (560 Kč) | 471 Kč | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €133 (3,268 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (2,016 Kč) | 1,088 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (317 Kč) | 177 Kč | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.03 (124 Kč) | 78 Kč | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (125 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (12,378 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (8 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (988 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (160 Kč) | 155 Kč | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 434 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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