Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic

Summary of cost of living in Prague

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 95,071 Kč
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 52,339 Kč
  • Prague is the most expensive city in Eastern Europe (1 out of 15)
  • Cost of living in Prague is cheaper than in 55% of cities in the World (106 out of 192)
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List of prices in Prague
Current as of Nov 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 240 Kč
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 192 Kč
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 112 Kč
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 30 Kč
12 eggs, large 79 Kč
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 73 Kč
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 165 Kč
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 36 Kč
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 27 Kč
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 26 Kč
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 164 Kč
2 liters of coca-cola 41 Kč
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 31 Kč
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 42,789 Kč
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 31,528 Kč
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 5,523 Kč
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 26,753 Kč
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 19,743 Kč
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 4,102 Kč
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 578 Kč
40” flat screen tv 12,353 Kč
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 4,046 Kč
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 265 Kč
Hourly rate for cleaning help 265 Kč
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,080 Kč
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,288 Kč
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,382 Kč
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,332 Kč
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 806,875 Kč
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 40 Kč
Monthly ticket public transport 550 Kč
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 306 Kč
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 182 Kč
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 195 Kč
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,224 Kč
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 167 Kč
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 96 Kč
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 86 Kč
4 rolls of toilet paper 65 Kč
Tube of toothpaste 70 Kč
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 475 Kč
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 686 Kč
2 tickets to the movies 504 Kč
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,580 Kč
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,180 Kč
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 184 Kč
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 75 Kč
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 54 Kč
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 18,595 Kč
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.38 Kč
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,563 Kč
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 149 Kč
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 619 prices entered by 57 different people.
Latest price update: November 29, 2023

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Prague position in our World Ranking

the world
106th
out of 192
eastern europe
1st
out of 15

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