Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 21% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 53% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Vienna | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (414 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (251 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (173 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (37 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (137 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (92 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (182 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 (74 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (58 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (34 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (188 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (60 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.30 (56 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Vienna | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,891 (46,169 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,198 (29,242 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €313 (7,645 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,030 (25,140 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (16,929 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (2,513 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (582 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €528 (12,883 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (2,645 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (278 Kč) | 265 Kč | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (339 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (2,402 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (874 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (2,023 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (2,997 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,962 (633,782 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (42 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (1,069 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (430 Kč) | 330 Kč | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 20% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (260 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (242 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €120 (2,920 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (125 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (71 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (73 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (38 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (49 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (496 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 7% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Vienna | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (934 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (559 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (2,435 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (1,495 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (258 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (106 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (102 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (11,110 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (1.39 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (866 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (149 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 923 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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