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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Cost of Living in Prague

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$2,032/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,228
Groceries & eating out$364
Transport$27
Utilities & phones$414
Average local salary (after tax)$2,372/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,228/mo
1BR, outside center$1,054/mo
3BR, city center$2,496/mo
3BR, outside center$1,690/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.28
Bread (loaf)$1.70
Eggs (12)$3.97
Rice (1kg)$2.67
Chicken (1kg)$9.06
Apples (1kg)$2.18
Tomatoes (1kg)$4.00
Potatoes (1kg)$1.31
Water (1.5L)$0.88
Wine (mid-range)$7.27
Beer (0.5L)$1.27

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$12
Mid-range dinner for 2$58
Cappuccino$4.05
Beer (draught)$2.91
Coke (0.33L)$2.02

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$27
Single ride$1.89
Taxi start$2.91
Taxi per km$1.72
Gasoline (1L)$1.77

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,842
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$849
Transport (2 rides/day)$113
SIM card$32
Total 30 days$2,836

Prague vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Prague?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $2,032/month in Prague, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,454/month.

What is the average salary in Prague?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Prague is about $2,372, according to Numbeo data.

Is Prague expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Warsaw ($1,993/mo), Tenerife ($2,042/mo), Nice ($1,922/mo), Porto ($1,940/mo), Vienna ($2,394/mo). Prague comes in at $2,032/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.