Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic vs Madrid, Spain
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 174 Kč (€7) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 145 Kč (€5.53) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 94 Kč (€3.60) | €3.49 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (€0.84) | €0.80 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 58 Kč (€2.21) | €2.37 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 Kč (€2.23) | €1.64 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105 Kč (€4.02) | €5.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (€1.38) | €1.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (€0.86) | €1.28 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (€0.65) | €0.89 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (€5.62) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Kč (€1.16) | €1.56 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Kč (€0.68) | €0.76 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,674 Kč (€1,133) | €1,426 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,638 Kč (€788) | €1,005 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,617 Kč (€138) | €143 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,295 Kč (€775) | €1,043 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,375 Kč (€549) | €723 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,677 Kč (€64) | €95 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 361 Kč (€14) | €33 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,476 Kč (€362) | €348 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,609 Kč (€100) | €99 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 193 Kč (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Kč (€62) | €77 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 882 Kč (€34) | €30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,008 Kč (€77) | €73 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,385 Kč (€91) | €84 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 536,034 Kč (€20,470) | €25,044 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Kč (€1.20) | €1.34 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (€21) | €54 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč (€10) | €15 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 7% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Kč (€5.78) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 971 Kč (€37) | €55 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 81 Kč (€3.08) | €4.07 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 Kč (€3.06) | €2.42 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 Kč (€3.05) | €2.93 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 Kč (€1.34) | €1.24 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 Kč (€1.71) | €1.75 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 478 Kč (€18) | €17 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 32% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 525 Kč (€20) | €29 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 350 Kč (€13) | €18 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,583 Kč (€60) | €57 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,074 Kč (€41) | €46 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Kč (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73 Kč (€2.79) | €2.96 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Kč (€1.50) | €4.35 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,111 Kč (€463) | €537 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.87 Kč (€0.15) | €0.33 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 880 Kč (€34) | €51 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 110 Kč (€4.21) | €5.09 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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