Cost of Living in Prague
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Prague, Czechia.
Overall, the cost of living in Prague is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 39 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)34
Groceries index46
Dining out index42
Transport index26
Utilities index48
Median annual salary$22,000
Minimum wage$4.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$300
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation3.0%
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