Czech Republic
A fairy-tale Central European capital with a stunning castle, cobblestone lanes, and some of the world's best (and cheapest) beer. A cultural gem that enchants every visitor.
#70 of 250
39% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 999
Based on NYC = 100 index
Prague is the 70. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 999 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 160% above the median city and adds $ 208 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 290, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 21.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
51 prices on this page come from live scrapers (14 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/prague. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 983.56 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,054.63 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 2,521.94 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,577.36 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Beef (1kg) | 16.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 25.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 10.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.55 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Butter (200g) | 2.90 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Eggs (12) | 3.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Bread (500g) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.17 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.47 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Oats (500g) | 0.96 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.14 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.70 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.29 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.34 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.78 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.22 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 25.22 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 1.79 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 1.83 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.28 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.06 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 289.99 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 20.62 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 27.47 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 8.48 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 16.62 / hour | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 27.51 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 51.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 55.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 57.27 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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