Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Düsseldorf | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (330 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (217 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 (124 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (30 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (82 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (73 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.99 (98 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (69 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (47 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (35 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (275 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (55 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (40 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 28% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 (33,217 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,421 (34,764 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (4,460 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,084 (26,510 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €692 (16,925 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (3,072 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (791 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | €341 (8,343 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (4,065 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.43 (108 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (405 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (2,063 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €53 (1,308 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,245 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (3,410 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,670 (481,194 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (45 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (1,636 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 199% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (485 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 44% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (139 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (214 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (1,408 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.27 (80 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (66 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.49 (61 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (51 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (35 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (456 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Düsseldorf | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (1,045 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (623 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (2,747 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (1,583 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (248 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (91 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.82 (94 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (12,130 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (3.22 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (886 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (174 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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