Prague vs London Cost of Living
Prague (Czechia) · Overall index 47.8 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 74% more expensive than Prague.
- Rent in London is 158% more expensive than in Prague.
- Dining out in London is 67% more expensive than in Prague.
| Item | Prague | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +158% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,357 | $2,992 | +120% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $874 | $2,223 | +154% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,422 | $6,498 | +168% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $4,097 | +191% |
| Groceries | +57% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.89 | $1.21 | +36% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.39 | $4.07 | +70% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.1 | $4.67 | +51% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $4.37 | +46% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.72 | $14.3 | +85% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.25 | $11 | +52% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.5 | $17.4 | +66% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.45 | $5.26 | +52% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.2 | $1.98 | +65% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.9 | $4.45 | +53% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.13 | $5.8 | +85% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.72 | +33% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.9 | $2.83 | +49% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.66 | $2.51 | +51% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.55 | $2.52 | +63% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.95 | $15.9 | +78% |
| Transport | +56% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.36 | $2.53 | +86% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $70.7 | $113 | +60% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.39 | $3.64 | +52% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.14 | $1.7 | +49% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.57 | $0.78 | +37% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,066 | $22,721 | +62% |
| Dining out | +67% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $21.7 | +67% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $58 | $106 | +83% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.79 | $9.63 | +42% |
| Cappuccino | $3.11 | $4.39 | +41% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $2.43 | +50% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.63 | $7.39 | +104% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.05 | $7.95 | +96% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.08 | $1.76 | +63% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.6 | $51.7 | +13% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.2 | $63.5 | +62% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.33 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $14.4 | +30% |
| Utilities & household | +57% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $98 | $155 | +58% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.96 | $4.47 | +51% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.5 | +79% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $20.8 | +58% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.8 | $85.7 | +59% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.32 | $16 | +92% |
| Men's haircut | $20.1 | $27 | +34% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $24 | +50% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,356 | $1,856 | +37% |
3,147 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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