Cost of living · Czech Republic

Prague Cost of Living

Monthly cost of living breakdown for Prague, Czech Republic

Cost Level: Medium

Housing

1BR Apartment — City Center Kč 20,000–32,000/mo (city center); Kč 15,000–22,000/mo (outer)

USD Reference Approx. USD 970–1,550/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-08-25 FX rates

Food & Dining

Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery Kč 150–250 (lunch); Kč 350–700 (dinner); a beer ≈ Kč 50–70

Monthly Groceries Kč 4,000–7,000/mo

Transport

Monthly Transport Cost Monthly ≈ Kč 550 (Lítačka, unchanged); 90-min ticket Kč 50 (app Kč 46)

DPP runs the metro (three lines A/B/C), a dense tram network and buses, paid with a Lítačka card; the 90-minute ticket works across modes. Single-ticket prices rose in January 2026, but monthly passes are unchanged and app tickets are cheaper. For the airport, bus 119 connects to Metro Line A on one Kč 40 ticket, or take the Airport Express.

Monthly Budget Summary

Budget Lifestyle (single)

USD 1,200–2,000

Comfortable Lifestyle (single)

USD 2,000–3,500

Family Budget (2–3 people)

USD 4,000–6,500

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Important Note

Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.

Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)

Estimate baseline: 2026-07-18

How we estimate

Coverage: the city and its immediate surrounding area.
Housing: public statistics and current listing ranges (1-bedroom, city-centre baseline).
Food & transport: supermarket / restaurant reference baskets and official operator fares.
Currency conversion uses a reference rate; any USD figures are computed at the rate shown.
Confidence: Medium — an editorial estimate, not a crowdsourced index.
Cost level is relative to Richbay’s global city set, not an absolute index.

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