Prague vs Berlin Cost of Living
Prague (Czechia) · Overall index 47.8 — Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5
Summary
- Overall, Berlin is 27% more expensive than Prague.
- Rent in Berlin is 33% more expensive than in Prague.
- Dining out in Berlin is 29% more expensive than in Prague.
| Item | Prague | Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +33% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,357 | $1,809 | +33% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $874 | $1,061 | +21% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,422 | $3,318 | +37% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $1,981 | +41% |
| Groceries | +26% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.89 | $1.08 | +21% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.39 | $2.73 | +14% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.17 | +35% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3.78 | +26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.72 | $10.7 | +39% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.25 | $10.3 | +42% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.5 | $16 | +52% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.45 | $3.81 | +10% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.2 | $1.58 | +32% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.9 | $3.71 | +28% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.13 | $4.02 | +28% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.23 | +9% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.9 | $2.26 | +19% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.66 | $2 | +20% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.55 | $2 | +29% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.95 | $11.1 | +24% |
| Transport | +26% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.36 | $1.87 | +38% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $70.7 | $84.3 | +19% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.39 | $2.71 | +13% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.14 | $1.27 | +11% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.57 | $0.74 | +30% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,066 | $21,143 | +50% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $15.6 | +20% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $58 | $88.5 | +53% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.79 | $8.01 | +18% |
| Cappuccino | $3.11 | $3.38 | +9% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $2.05 | +27% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.63 | $4.83 | +33% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.05 | $6.19 | +53% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.08 | $1.43 | +32% |
| Telecom | +18% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.6 | $47.6 | +4% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.2 | $58.3 | +49% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.26 | +8% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $12.9 | +16% |
| Utilities & household | +24% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $98 | $144 | +47% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.15 | +7% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.96 | $3.66 | +24% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.08 | +29% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $16.9 | +28% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.8 | $62.1 | +15% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.32 | $10.3 | +24% |
| Men's haircut | $20.1 | $26.9 | +34% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $17.6 | +10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,356 | $1,733 | +28% |
3,292 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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