Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Kč (Dirham 35) | Dirham 33 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 172 Kč (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 Kč (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 6 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Kč (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (Dirham 12) | Dirham 5.06 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134 Kč (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (Dirham 3.92) | Dirham 3.84 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Kč (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 10 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (Dirham 25) | Dirham 60 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Kč (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 4.75 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,533 Kč (Dirham 5,922) | Dirham 10,327 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,868 Kč (Dirham 4,645) | Dirham 7,900 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,138 Kč (Dirham 1,023) | Dirham 989 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,238 Kč (Dirham 3,873) | Dirham 6,077 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (Dirham 2,843) | Dirham 4,308 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Kč (Dirham 692) | Dirham 558 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč (Dirham 69) | Dirham 366 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,885 Kč (Dirham 1,481) | Dirham 1,419 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,736 Kč (Dirham 623) | Dirham 338 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (Dirham 25) | Dirham 50 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 330 Kč (Dirham 55) | Dirham 51 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (Dirham 318) | Dirham 197 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 876 Kč (Dirham 146) | Dirham 190 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,035 Kč (Dirham 339) | Dirham 343 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,335 Kč (Dirham 389) | Dirham 348 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 616,444 Kč (Dirham 102,744) | Dirham 89,840 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.82 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (Dirham 92) | Dirham 80 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 300 Kč (Dirham 50) | Dirham 29 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (Dirham 27) | Dirham 14 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (Dirham 27) | Dirham 56 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (Dirham 198) | Dirham 382 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Kč (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (Dirham 85) | Dirham 62 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prague | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (Dirham 160) | Dirham 188 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (Dirham 70) | Dirham 91 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (Dirham 335) | Dirham 783 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 986 Kč (Dirham 164) | Dirham 259 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (Dirham 27) | Dirham 64 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (Dirham 8) | Dirham 40 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,650 Kč (Dirham 2,942) | Dirham 2,128 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.70 Kč (Dirham 0.62) | Dirham 0.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 Kč (Dirham 185) | Dirham 255 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 142 Kč (Dirham 24) | Dirham 22 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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