Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 242 Kč ($11) | $21 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 198 Kč ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 115 Kč ($5.32) | $5.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč ($1.34) | $0.86 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Kč ($4.54) | $5.07 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč ($3.15) | $3.62 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Kč ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 Kč ($2.00) | $4.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč ($1.35) | $2.69 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Kč ($0.98) | $2.02 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159 Kč ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 Kč ($1.86) | $3.08 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč ($1.25) | $2.78 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,852 Kč ($1,838) | $2,421 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,464 Kč ($1,405) | $1,541 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,676 Kč ($262) | $207 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,964 Kč ($1,244) | $1,292 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,030 Kč ($924) | $919 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,792 Kč ($175) | $157 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 462 Kč ($21) | $72 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč ($576) | $295 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč ($174) | $149 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč ($15) | $15 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 342 Kč ($16) | $36 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč ($75) | $57 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč ($69) | $38 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,224 Kč ($103) | $102 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč ($154) | $103 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč ($37,221) | $32,100 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč ($1.76) | $0.85 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč ($25) | $65 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč ($15) | $14 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč ($9) | $6 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč ($56) | $94 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč ($7) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč ($4.23) | $5.03 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč ($4.74) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč ($3.10) | $3.48 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč ($3.88) | $1.75 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 490 Kč ($23) | $23 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 17% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 663 Kč ($31) | $44 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč ($22) | $24 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč ($119) | $151 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,088 Kč ($50) | $72 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 Kč ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 Kč ($3.60) | $5.09 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč ($2.39) | $4.66 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč ($858) | $451 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč ($0.16) | $0.32 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč ($76) | $42 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Kč ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 377 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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