Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Prague 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Prague is 14.7% lower than in Berlin (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Prague is 14.7% lower than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Prague are 15.0% lower than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Prague are 24.8% lower than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Prague are 15.4% lower than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Prague is 26.2% lower than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (363.46 Kč) |
10.32 € (250.00 Kč) |
-31.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
60.00 € (1,453.85 Kč) |
49.52 € (1,200.00 Kč) |
-17.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
12.00 € (290.77 Kč) |
9.08 € (220.00 Kč) |
-24.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.50 € (109.04 Kč) |
2.48 € (60.00 Kč) |
-45.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 € (96.92 Kč) |
2.89 € (70.00 Kč) |
-27.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.96 € (96.00 Kč) |
3.49 € (84.50 Kč) |
-12.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.20 € (77.54 Kč) |
1.79 € (43.27 Kč) |
-44.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.59 € (62.85 Kč) |
1.36 € (33.07 Kč) |
-47.4 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.10 € (26.67 Kč) |
1.10 € (26.57 Kč) |
-0.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.72 € (41.76 Kč) |
1.39 € (33.57 Kč) |
-19.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.36 € (32.89 Kč) |
1.02 € (24.65 Kč) |
-25.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.15 € (76.36 Kč) |
3.31 € (80.24 Kč) |
+5.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.58 € (135.14 Kč) |
4.91 € (119.06 Kč) |
-11.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.98 € (120.79 Kč) |
3.60 € (87.22 Kč) |
-27.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
7.06 € (171.13 Kč) |
6.26 € (151.60 Kč) |
-11.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.35 € (32.78 Kč) |
0.82 € (19.93 Kč) |
-39.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.80 € (19.47 Kč) |
0.76 € (18.44 Kč) |
-5.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.09 € (26.35 Kč) |
0.92 € (22.31 Kč) |
-15.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.36 € (33.04 Kč) |
1.47 € (35.56 Kč) |
+7.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.82 € (19.78 Kč) |
0.53 € (12.85 Kč) |
-35.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.61 € (14.80 Kč) |
0.52 € (12.56 Kč) |
-15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.34 € (32.59 Kč) |
1.60 € (38.69 Kč) |
+18.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.88 € (21.38 Kč) |
0.75 € (18.24 Kč) |
-14.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.00 € (145.38 Kč) |
6.19 € (150.00 Kč) |
+3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.01 € (24.59 Kč) |
1.04 € (25.29 Kč) |
+2.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.53 € (37.01 Kč) |
1.88 € (45.53 Kč) |
+23.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
9.00 € (218.08 Kč) |
6.89 € (167.00 Kč) |
-23.4 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.80 € (92.08 Kč) |
1.49 € (36.00 Kč) |
-60.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
60.00 € (1,453.85 Kč) |
22.70 € (550.00 Kč) |
-62.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 € (121.15 Kč) |
2.48 € (60.00 Kč) |
-50.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.51 € (109.19 Kč) |
2.32 € (56.33 Kč) |
-48.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.00 € (799.62 Kč) |
14.86 € (360.00 Kč) |
-55.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.70 € (41.26 Kč) |
1.48 € (35.81 Kč) |
-13.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
29,395.00 € (712,264.26 Kč) |
27,976.79 € (677,900.00 Kč) |
-4.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
33,539.19 € (812,681.23 Kč) |
28,505.84 € (690,719.27 Kč) |
-15.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
347.11 € (8,410.86 Kč) |
301.41 € (7,303.30 Kč) |
-13.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
15.42 € (373.62 Kč) |
26.75 € (648.27 Kč) |
+73.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
43.83 € (1,062.12 Kč) |
21.17 € (512.96 Kč) |
-51.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
30.81 € (746.54 Kč) |
60.44 € (1,464.56 Kč) |
+96.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
28.18 € (682.74 Kč) |
14.83 € (359.34 Kč) |
-47.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
13.50 € (327.12 Kč) |
10.32 € (250.00 Kč) |
-23.6 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
114.44 € (2,773.08 Kč) |
902.38 € (21,865.38 Kč) |
+688.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
9,587.50 € (232,312.76 Kč) |
14,643.43 € (354,821.85 Kč) |
+52.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
80.05 € (1,939.68 Kč) |
74.50 € (1,805.08 Kč) |
-6.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
34.64 € (839.27 Kč) |
43.64 € (1,057.49 Kč) |
+26.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
89.75 € (2,174.71 Kč) |
99.23 € (2,404.50 Kč) |
+10.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
101.76 € (2,465.72 Kč) |
120.13 € (2,910.74 Kč) |
+18.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,275.19 € (30,898.93 Kč) |
1,048.51 € (25,406.23 Kč) |
-17.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
920.19 € (22,296.99 Kč) |
872.68 € (21,145.63 Kč) |
-5.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,430.00 € (58,880.84 Kč) |
2,131.02 € (51,636.36 Kč) |
-12.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,835.71 € (44,480.82 Kč) |
1,441.14 € (34,920.00 Kč) |
-21.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
696.50 € (16,876.81 Kč) |
808.09 € (19,580.55 Kč) |
+16.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
482.65 € (11,694.93 Kč) |
597.66 € (14,481.68 Kč) |
+23.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Prague Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,123.70 € (75,689.62 Kč) |
1,964.15 € (47,592.80 Kč) |
-37.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.50 | 4.68 | +33.6 % |
| Last update: | 7 February 2026 | 5 February 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Nymburk | 33.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Melnik | 35.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pribram | 38.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Louny | 39.25 miles |