Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Prague | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 246 Kč (41 zł) | 50 zł | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 Kč (32 zł) | 40 zł | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (20 zł) | 25 zł | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (4.65 zł) | 5.63 zł | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 74 Kč (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (27 zł) | 30 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 5.49 zł | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (4.76 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (3.69 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (22 zł) | 60 zł | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (4.45 zł) | 6 zł | - 27% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,681 Kč (6,097 zł) | 9,668 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (4,788 zł) | 6,984 zł | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (902 zł) | 1,288 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,621 Kč (3,926 zł) | 5,273 zł | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (3,104 zł) | 4,362 zł | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (592 zł) | 794 zł | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (70 zł) | 78 zł | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (2,074 zł) | 2,243 zł | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (628 zł) | 696 zł | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (55 zł) | 46 zł | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (45 zł) | 55 zł | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (270 zł) | 428 zł | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (247 zł) | 216 zł | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (390 zł) | 426 zł | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (555 zł) | 669 zł | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 28% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (134,111 zł) | 141,560 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 525 Kč (87 zł) | 171 zł | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (54 zł) | 48 zł | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (32 zł) | 57 zł | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (203 zł) | 306 zł | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (24 zł) | 22 zł | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (15 zł) | 22 zł | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (84 zł) | 153 zł | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Prague | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (113 zł) | 166 zł | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (78 zł) | 75 zł | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (429 zł) | 554 zł | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (192 zł) | 305 zł | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (29 zł) | 49 zł | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (3,092 zł) | 2,760 zł | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (0.57 zł) | 1.06 zł | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (274 zł) | 230 zł | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (25 zł) | 28 zł | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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