Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 238 Kč (40 zł) | 51 zł | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 198 Kč (33 zł) | 39 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (4.90 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Kč (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Kč (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (27 zł) | 27 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (4.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (3.87 zł) | 7 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (23 zł) | 61 zł | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (4.48 zł) | 7 zł | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,184 Kč (6,220 zł) | 7,896 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (4,819 zł) | 5,313 zł | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,431 Kč (909 zł) | 1,357 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,171 Kč (4,043 zł) | 5,130 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (3,124 zł) | 3,760 zł | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (596 zł) | 804 zł | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (70 zł) | 68 zł | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (2,088 zł) | 1,957 zł | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (632 zł) | 687 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (56 zł) | 63 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (46 zł) | 78 zł | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (271 zł) | 406 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (249 zł) | 197 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (393 zł) | 385 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (558 zł) | 560 zł | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (134,980 zł) | 157,381 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 529 Kč (89 zł) | 181 zł | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (54 zł) | 57 zł | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (30 zł) | 36 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (33 zł) | 53 zł | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (205 zł) | 273 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (24 zł) | 28 zł | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (85 zł) | 93 zł | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Prague | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (114 zł) | 135 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (79 zł) | 65 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (432 zł) | 364 zł | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (193 zł) | 245 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (29 zł) | 40 zł | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (3,112 zł) | 2,581 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (0.58 zł) | 1.00 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (276 zł) | 199 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 Kč (25 zł) | 25 zł | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 802 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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