Prague vs Manchester Cost of Living
Prague (Czechia) · Overall index 47.8 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 20% more expensive than Prague.
- Dining out in Manchester is 28% more expensive than in Prague.
- Rent in Manchester is 26% more expensive than in Prague.
| Item | Prague | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +26% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,357 | $1,708 | +26% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $874 | $1,022 | +17% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,422 | $2,649 | +9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $2,136 | +52% |
| Groceries | +21% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.89 | $0.92 | +3% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.39 | $2.87 | +20% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.1 | $3.33 | +7% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3.32 | +11% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.72 | $11.2 | +45% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.25 | $10.4 | +43% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.5 | $15.1 | +44% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.45 | $3.94 | +14% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.2 | $1.37 | +14% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.9 | $3.67 | +27% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.13 | $4.39 | +40% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.22 | +9% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.9 | $2 | +5% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.66 | $2.08 | +25% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.55 | $1.88 | +21% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.95 | $10.5 | +17% |
| Transport | +14% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.36 | $1.69 | +24% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $70.7 | $73 | +3% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.39 | $2.89 | +21% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.14 | $1.22 | +7% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.57 | $0.59 | +4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,066 | $17,866 | +27% |
| Dining out | +28% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $14.8 | +14% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $58 | $87 | +50% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.79 | $8.79 | +29% |
| Cappuccino | $3.11 | $4.09 | +32% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $2 | +23% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.63 | $4.51 | +24% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.05 | $5.43 | +34% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.08 | $1.27 | +18% |
| Telecom | +8% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.6 | $49 | +7% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.2 | $46.5 | +19% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.28 | +17% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $10.4 | -6% |
| Utilities & household | +22% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $98 | $122 | +24% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.17 | +21% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.96 | $3.22 | +9% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.09 | +30% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $18 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.8 | $66.4 | +23% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.32 | $10.2 | +23% |
| Men's haircut | $20.1 | $24.6 | +22% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $20 | +25% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,356 | $1,443 | +6% |
3,230 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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