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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Berlin is 12% cheaper than Prague
| Lifestyle | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,150/mo | $1,300/mo | +13% |
| Moderate | $1,650/mo | $1,850/mo | +12% |
| Comfortable | $2,500/mo | $2,800/mo | +12% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,150/mo | $1,300/mo | +13% |
| Groceries & Food | $330/mo | $370/mo | +12% |
| Dining Out | $160/mo | $200/mo | +25% |
| Transport | $28/mo | $67/mo | +139% |
| Utilities & Internet | $165/mo | $185/mo | +12% |
| Healthcare | $132/mo | $148/mo | +12% |
| Leisure & Personal | $116/mo | $130/mo | +12% |
Sources: CZSO (Czech Republic), Eurostat / Destatis (Germany), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +45% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +22% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $3 | +22% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $6 | $9 | +55% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -5% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Svรญฤkovรก (local restaurant) | $8 | $11 | +43% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7 | $9 | +25% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $4 | +25% |
| Beer (0.5L, hospoda) | $2 | $4 | +87% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (Prague 1-2) | $950 | $1,000 | +5% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside (Prague 4-10) | $650 | $700 | +8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,800 | $1,800 | 0% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (DPP) | $28 | $98 | +250% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $4 | +169% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85mยฒ) | $180 | $250 | +39% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $17 | $33 | +94% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $32 | $35 | +9% |
| Cinema ticket | $8 | $12 | +56% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ฉ๐ช Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $10 | $18 | +80% |
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