Cost of Living in Prague, Czech Republic

Prague has a cost of living index of 47/100 (New York = 100). It is 53% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

47/100
Cost Index
$2,725/mo
Median Income
88/100
Safety Index
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,100/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$750/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.88/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.05/kg
Dining OutScore: 42/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7.88/meal
TransportationScore: 38/100
Monthly Transit Pass$22/month
One-Way Ticket$1.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.66/km
UtilitiesScore: 55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$195/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$22/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
HealthcareScore: 82/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$69/visit
Dentist Visit$88/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$11/course
EntertainmentScore: 45/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8.8/ticket
Theater Ticket$26/ticket
Museum Entry$9/ticket
FitnessScore: 40/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$32/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5.25/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$14/cut
Haircut (Women)$28/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.95/bottle
ClothingScore: 48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$32/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
88/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vinohrady, Žižkov, Old Town

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prague cheap to live in?

Prague has a cost of living index of 47/100, where New York = 100. It is 53% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $940–$1,316 per month.

How much does rent cost in Prague?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Prague costs approximately $1,100/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $750/month.

Is Prague good for digital nomads?

Prague has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Prague?

The median net monthly salary in Prague is approximately $2,725 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

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

Prague (cost index 47) is 53% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,325/month by moving from New York to Prague.

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