Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (€4.15) | €3.99 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (€1.07) | €1.13 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (€3.42) | €2.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (€3.01) | €2.18 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (€5.53) | €5.20 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (€1.68) | €2.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (€0.98) | €1.58 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (€1.09) | €0.98 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (€6) | €5.56 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (€1.90) | €1.97 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (€1.12) | €1.22 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (€1,518) | €1,069 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (€1,173) | €706 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (€247) | €153 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (€973) | €522 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (€715) | €425 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (€169) | €109 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (€17) | €21 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (€305) | €448 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (€165) | €92 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (€6) | €4.89 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (€14) | €12 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (€80) | €77 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (€36) | €37 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (€85) | €90 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (€98) | €112 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (€25,442) | €22,774 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (€1.74) | €1.58 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (€23) | €78 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 Kč (€12) | €15 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (€50) | €45 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (€4.85) | €3.41 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (€3.89) | €2.01 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (€3.55) | €2.39 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (€1.94) | €1.24 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (€2.63) | €1.14 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (€21) | €16 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Prague | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (€40) | €33 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (€18) | €21 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (€84) | €51 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 992 Kč (€42) | €46 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (€2.86) | €2.75 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (€2.10) | €2.98 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (€575) | €592 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (€50) | €32 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (€5.86) | €5.73 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 447 prices entered by 65 different people.
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