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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Prague is 30% cheaper than Budapest
| Lifestyle | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,150/mo | $800/mo | -30% |
| Moderate | $1,650/mo | $1,150/mo | -30% |
| Comfortable | $2,500/mo | $1,750/mo | -30% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,150/mo | $750/mo | -35% |
| Groceries & Food | $330/mo | $230/mo | -30% |
| Dining Out | $160/mo | $140/mo | -12% |
| Transport | $28/mo | $25/mo | -11% |
| Utilities & Internet | $165/mo | $115/mo | -30% |
| Healthcare | $132/mo | $92/mo | -30% |
| Leisure & Personal | $116/mo | $81/mo | -30% |
Sources: CZSO (Czech Republic), Eurostat / KSH (Hungary), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | -18% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -6% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | +4% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $6 | $5 | -16% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -24% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Svรญฤkovรก (local restaurant) | $8 | $7 | -16% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7 | $5 | -25% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $2 | -29% |
| Beer (0.5L, hospoda) | $2 | $2 | +4% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (Prague 1-2) | $950 | $750 | -21% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside (Prague 4-10) | $650 | $500 | -23% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,800 | $1,400 | -22% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,200 | $900 | -25% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (DPP) | $28 | $32 | +14% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85mยฒ) | $180 | $130 | -28% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $17 | $14 | -18% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $32 | $30 | -6% |
| Cinema ticket | $8 | $10 | +30% |
| Item | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | ๐ญ๐บ Budapest | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $10 | $8 | -19% |
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