Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (369 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (202 Kč) | 187 Kč | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (99 Kč) | 105 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (26 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (85 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (70 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (122 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (60 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (44 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (24 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (183 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (39 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (34 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,729 (40,874 Kč) | 42,718 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (29,874 Kč) | 30,310 Kč | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (5,021 Kč) | 6,479 Kč | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,009 (23,862 Kč) | 23,714 Kč | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (16,664 Kč) | 17,708 Kč | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (3,091 Kč) | 4,212 Kč | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (620 Kč) | 524 Kč | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (8,099 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (2,381 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (169 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (340 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| 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) | €82 (1,943 Kč) | 1,973 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (982 Kč) | 932 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,175 Kč) | 2,127 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (2,141 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,632 (487,787 Kč) | 708,716 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (41 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €95 (2,239 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 309% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (472 Kč) | 303 Kč | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 25% 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 (148 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (240 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,098 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (75 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (51 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (46 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (34 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (38 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (475 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (849 Kč) | 769 Kč | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (480 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (3,049 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (1,468 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (196 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (68 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (101 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (11,771 Kč) | 18,173 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1.96 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (1,018 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (152 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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