Cost of Living in Prague
Czech Republic • Pop: 1.3M
Prague offers fairy-tale architecture with growing tech sector at affordable costs.
Fairy-tale architectureGrowing tech hubBeer capitalAffordable living
Cost
Index
Index
55
Rent
Index
Index
42
Avg Net Salary
$1,850/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
55
45% cheaperRent
42
58% cheaperGroceries
58
42% cheaperRestaurants
52
48% cheaperTransport
60
40% cheaperUtilities
65
35% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Prague to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Prague | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $27,500 | Save $22,500 |
| $75,000 | $41,250 | Save $33,750 |
| $100,000 | $55,000 | Save $45,000 |
| $125,000 | $68,750 | Save $56,250 |
| $150,000 | $82,500 | Save $67,500 |
| $200,000 | $110,000 | Save $90,000 |
Living in Prague: What to Expect
Prague has a cost of living index of 55, meaning it is 45% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Prague is approximately Kč55,000 ($1,850 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 42
- Groceries: Index of 58
- Restaurants: Index of 52
- Transport: Index of 60
- Utilities: Index of 65
Key highlights: Fairy-tale architecture, Growing tech hub, Beer capital, Affordable living.
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