Prague vs Paris Cost of Living
Prague (Czechia) · Overall index 47.8 — Paris (France) · Overall index 68.3
Summary
- Overall, Paris is 43% more expensive than Prague.
- Rent in Paris is 69% more expensive than in Prague.
- Dining out in Paris is 51% more expensive than in Prague.
| Item | Prague | Paris | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +69% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,357 | $2,212 | +63% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $874 | $1,295 | +48% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,422 | $4,571 | +89% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,407 | $2,498 | +78% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.89 | $1.03 | +16% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.39 | $3.55 | +49% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.1 | $3.99 | +29% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $4.23 | +41% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.72 | $11.6 | +50% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.25 | $10.3 | +42% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.5 | $16.2 | +54% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.45 | $4.18 | +21% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.2 | $1.6 | +33% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.9 | $3.8 | +31% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.13 | $4.6 | +47% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.65 | +30% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.9 | $2.15 | +13% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.66 | $2.15 | +30% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.55 | $2.18 | +41% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.95 | $12.9 | +44% |
| Transport | +40% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.36 | $2.26 | +66% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $70.7 | $98.6 | +39% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.39 | $3.29 | +38% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.14 | $1.48 | +30% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.57 | $0.75 | +32% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,066 | $19,642 | +40% |
| Dining out | +51% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $20.4 | +57% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $58 | $88.4 | +52% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.79 | $9.82 | +45% |
| Cappuccino | $3.11 | $4.31 | +39% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.62 | $2.18 | +35% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.63 | $5.62 | +55% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.05 | $6.5 | +60% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.08 | $1.87 | +73% |
| Telecom | +22% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.6 | $54.1 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.2 | $63.1 | +61% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.26 | +8% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.1 | $11.8 | +6% |
| Utilities & household | +37% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $98 | $149 | +52% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.19 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.96 | $4.41 | +49% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.09 | +30% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $19.8 | +50% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.8 | $62.1 | +15% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.32 | $11.6 | +39% |
| Men's haircut | $20.1 | $25.3 | +26% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16 | $20.7 | +29% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,356 | $1,900 | +40% |
3,432 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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