Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Prague | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197 Kč (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 176 Kč (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (€3.84) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Kč (€0.92) | €1.27 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 Kč (€2.08) | €5.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Kč (€2.64) | €3.40 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 Kč (€3.69) | €5.95 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (€1.67) | €2.12 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (€0.88) | €1.96 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Kč (€0.83) | €1.02 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Kč (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Kč (€1.39) | €2.08 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kč (€0.56) | €2.56 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Prague | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,554 Kč (€1,157) | €1,505 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,860 Kč (€805) | €1,104 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,935 Kč (€200) | €229 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,589 Kč (€794) | €858 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,165 Kč (€655) | €624 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,716 Kč (€70) | €79 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 Kč (€12) | €31 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,124 Kč (€410) | €333 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,660 Kč (€108) | €100 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266 Kč (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213 Kč (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,722 Kč (€70) | €99 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 864 Kč (€35) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,796 Kč (€73) | €85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,159 Kč (€87) | €119 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,695 Kč (€21,833) | €22,965 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (€1.60) | €1.55 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 524 Kč (€21) | €41 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 265 Kč (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 Kč (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 994 Kč (€40) | €123 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (€3.67) | €5.27 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (€3.52) | €2.95 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Kč (€3.36) | €2.71 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kč (€1.62) | €1.27 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (€2.17) | €1.90 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 526 Kč (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Prague | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 562 Kč (€23) | €39 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 386 Kč (€16) | €21 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,438 Kč (€99) | €111 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,077 Kč (€44) | €68 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 176 Kč (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (€2.59) | €3.79 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Kč (€1.87) | €4.05 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,289 Kč (€498) | €494 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Kč (€0.16) | €0.06 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 879 Kč (€36) | €42 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123 Kč (€5.00) | €6 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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