Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Cologne (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (439 Kč) | 235 Kč | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (239 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (127 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (29 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.85 (122 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (78 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (137 Kč) | 176 Kč | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (59 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (54 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (28 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (176 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (53 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (31 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 12% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,820 (45,921 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (33,823 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (4,746 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (28,171 Kč) | 26,263 Kč | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (21,083 Kč) | 19,550 Kč | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (3,392 Kč) | 3,955 Kč | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (683 Kč) | 537 Kč | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | €480 (12,107 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,305 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (141 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (386 Kč) | 242 Kč | + 59% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,173 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (1,218 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,278 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,897 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,416 (717,017 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (52 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (1,824 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 234% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (500 Kč) | 305 Kč | + 64% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (158 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (257 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,172 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (80 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (52 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (53 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (42 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (36 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (562 Kč) | 475 Kč | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (1,113 Kč) | 702 Kč | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (513 Kč) | 504 Kč | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (4,931 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (2,050 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (207 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (73 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (102 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (12,563 Kč) | 16,378 Kč | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (2.09 Kč) | 3.41 Kč | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (825 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (172 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 10% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 588 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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