Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic

Summary of cost of living in Prague

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,817 (90,631 Kč)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,011 (47,762 Kč)
  • Prague is the 3rd most expensive city in Eastern Europe (3 out of 15)
  • Cost of living in Prague is cheaper than in 57% of cities in the World (89 out of 156)
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List of prices in Prague
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
CZK USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 245 Kč ($10)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 197 Kč ($8)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 116 Kč ($4.88)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 28 Kč ($1.16)
12 eggs, large 69 Kč ($2.91)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 66 Kč ($2.79)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 175 Kč ($7)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 39 Kč ($1.65)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 29 Kč ($1.24)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 23 Kč ($0.97)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 147 Kč ($6)
2 liters of coca-cola 42 Kč ($1.78)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 28 Kč ($1.19)
Housing Update prices
CZK USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 36,453 Kč ($1,535)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 29,338 Kč ($1,235)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 5,484 Kč ($231)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 24,495 Kč ($1,032)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 18,636 Kč ($785)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 3,564 Kč ($150)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 538 Kč ($23)
40” flat screen tv 13,111 Kč ($552)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 4,133 Kč ($174)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 332 Kč ($14)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 272 Kč ($11)
Clothes Update prices
CZK USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,037 Kč ($86)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,226 Kč ($52)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,325 Kč ($98)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,337 Kč ($141)
Transportation Update prices
CZK USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 806,875 Kč ($33,979)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 40 Kč ($1.69)
Monthly ticket public transport 513 Kč ($22)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 324 Kč ($14)
Personal Care Update prices
CZK USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 182 Kč ($8)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 195 Kč ($8)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,224 Kč ($52)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 142 Kč ($5.97)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 92 Kč ($3.86)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 86 Kč ($3.62)
4 rolls of toilet paper 64 Kč ($2.68)
Tube of toothpaste 75 Kč ($3.14)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 509 Kč ($21)
Entertainment Update prices
CZK USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 679 Kč ($29)
2 tickets to the movies 489 Kč ($21)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,580 Kč ($109)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,228 Kč ($52)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 174 Kč ($7)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 77 Kč ($3.24)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 52 Kč ($2.19)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 18,601 Kč ($783)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.45 Kč ($0.15)
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,648 Kč ($69)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 153 Kč ($6)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 200 prices entered by 54 different people.
Latest price update: December 08, 2024

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Prague position in our World Ranking

the world
89th
out of 156
eastern europe
3rd
out of 15

Cheapest and most expensive products in Prague compared to other cities:

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