Cost of Living

Prague, Czech Republic

Live cost-of-living data for Prague — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
32/ 10068% cheaper than New York
+4% rent since Jul 2026
$2,340/mo
Median Income
88/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,140/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$864/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,100/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.9/kg
Transportation
35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$26/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$420/month
International Primary School (yearly)$9,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$380/course
Entertainment
52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$47/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
62/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$60/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$240
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vinohrady, Karlín, Žižkov

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prague cheap to live in?

Prague has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,140–$1,596 per month.

How much does rent cost in Prague?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Prague costs approximately $1,140/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $864/month.

Is Prague good for digital nomads?

Prague has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $240/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Prague?

The median net monthly salary in Prague is approximately $2,340 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Prague compare to New York for cost of living?

Prague (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Prague.

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