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Settling in Prague

How far will your money stretch in Prague? To help answer that question we have created a table of Prague living costs in Czech, European, British and US currency. Although the gap is closing, Prague is still a little cheaper than most European capital cities for essentials such as food and transport. For luxury goods like electrical appliances, cosmetics and fashion, prices are higher here than elsewhere.

Local prices have remained fairly stable over the past year, especially when compared to the skyrocketing costs recorded in 2008–2009. Food prices decreased slightly in the past eight months, partly as a result of the big decrease in farmers’ purchase prices early last year. Transport prices have not changed; the big fare increases implemented two years ago have covered inflation since. Accommodation costs have fallen, and it seems that the price of renting outside the center is edging closer to rates in Prague 1 & 2. The shrinking tourist trade is having an impact on prices, with hotel and hostel rates falling sharply since last spring.

All prices are variable; most will deviate 20% in both directions, depending on where you shop/eat/live, and the quality of the goods or services.

Taken (including table) from Expats.cz’s Sur­vival Guide 2010 which is available free to download.

Restaurants

CZK EUR GBP USD
Hotdog on Wenceslas Square 50 1,94 1,57 2,37
Lunch for one in a pub 130 5,04 4,09 6,16
Dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant 570 22,09 17,92 27,01
Lunch for one in a sandwich bar 70 2,71 2,20 3,32
Combo meal at KFC or McDonald’s 105 4,07 3,30 4,98
Coffee and cake in a central cafe 100 3,88 3,14 4,74
Domestic beer (0,5 liter draught) 35 1,36 1,10 1,66
Imported beer (0,33 liter bottle) 55 2,13 1,73 2,61
A shot of vodka (2 CL) 28 1,09 0,88 1,33
Coke/Pepsi (0,33 liter bottle! 35 1,36 1,10 1,66
Water(0,33 liter bottle) 33 1,28 1,04 1,56

The Supermarket

CZK EUR GBP USD
Milk (lliter) 18 0,70 0,57 0,85
Loaf of Fresh Bread 21 0,81 0,66 1,00
French Baguette 17 0,66 0,53 0,81
Eggs (6) 23 0,89 0,72 1,09
Cheese(lOOg) 17 0,66 0,53 0,81
Whole Chicken 55 2,13 1,73 2,61
1 kg apples (Granny Smith) 35 1,36 1,10 1,66
Water (1,5 liter bottle) 10 0,39 0,31 0,47
Bottle of Czech wine 120 4,65 3,77 5,69
Domestic beer (0,5 liter bottle) 11 0,43 0,35 0,52
Imported beer (0,5 liter bottle) 23 0,89 0,72 1,09
Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) 82 3,18 2,58 3,89
Pack of cigarettes – Czech brand 63 2,44 1,98 2,99

Transportation

CZK EUR GBP USD
30 minute ticket 18 0,70 0,57 0,85
75 minute ticket 26 1,01 0,82 1,23
One day pass 100 3,88 3,14 4,74
Five day pass 500 19,38 15,72 23,70
One month pass 550 21,32 17,30 26,07
Month Pass, Child 130 5,04 4,09 6,16
One month pass, student 260 10,08 8,18 12,32
One month pass, senior 250 9,69 7,86 11,85
One year pass 4750 184,11 149,37 225,12
Taxi (airport to center) 600 23,26 18,87 28,44
Taxi (within center) 200 7,75 6,29 9,48

Accomodation

CZK EUR GBP USD
Hotel, *** double room (per night) 2500 96,90 78,62 118,48
Hostel, bed in dorm (per night) 300 11,63 9,43 14,22
Room in flatshare, Prague 1/2 (per month) 7000 271,32 220,13 331,75
Room in flatshare, outside center (per month) 6000 232,56 188,68 284,36
Studio flat, Prague 1/2 (per month) 12000 465,12 377,36 568,72
Studio Flat, outside center (per month) 9000 348,84 283,02 426,54
Fat (1+1) in Prague 1/2 (per month) 15000 581,40 471,70 710,90
Fat(l+l) outside center (per month) 13500 523,26 424,53 639,81
Flat(2+1) in Prague 1/2 (per month) 21000 813,95 660,38 995,26
Flat (2+1) outside center (per month) 15000 581,40 471,70 710,90

Utilities, etc. (monthly)

CZK EUR GBP USD
Basic (gas, electricity, etc.) 2800 108,53 88,05 132,70
Phone (Land line) 600 23,26 18,87 28,44
Mobile Phone 800 31,01 25,16 37,91
Internet (ADSL) 500 19,38 15,72 23,70

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