Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 39% 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 (387 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (208 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (100 Kč) | 108 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (26 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (76 Kč) | 62 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (72 Kč) | 66 Kč | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (127 Kč) | 125 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (62 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (44 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (25 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (187 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (41 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (36 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 31% 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 | €1,567 (38,675 Kč) | 29,280 Kč | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,165 (28,752 Kč) | 20,999 Kč | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (5,241 Kč) | 4,477 Kč | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €938 (23,151 Kč) | 19,778 Kč | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (18,028 Kč) | 15,270 Kč | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (3,227 Kč) | 2,196 Kč | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (618 Kč) | 279 Kč | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (8,454 Kč) | 9,620 Kč | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (2,485 Kč) | 3,407 Kč | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (177 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (336 Kč) | 250 Kč | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| 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 (2,028 Kč) | 1,788 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (1,025 Kč) | 1,080 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,271 Kč) | 1,980 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (2,235 Kč) | 2,285 Kč | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 113% 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 (509,157 Kč) | 538,695 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (39 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €94 (2,329 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (493 Kč) | 265 Kč | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (155 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (251 Kč) | 161 Kč | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,146 Kč) | 1,089 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (78 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (54 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (49 Kč) | 102 Kč | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (36 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (40 Kč) | 55 Kč | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (496 Kč) | 541 Kč | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cologne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (863 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (502 Kč) | 399 Kč | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (3,182 Kč) | 2,156 Kč | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (1,392 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (198 Kč) | 177 Kč | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (71 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 (100 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (12,287 Kč) | 12,289 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (2.04 Kč) | 3.93 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (837 Kč) | 937 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (159 Kč) | 129 Kč | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
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