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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Prague is 14% cheaper than Warsaw
| Lifestyle | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,000/mo | $1,150/mo | +15% |
| Moderate | $1,450/mo | $1,650/mo | +14% |
| Comfortable | $2,200/mo | $2,500/mo | +14% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $850/mo | $1,150/mo | +35% |
| Groceries & Food | $290/mo | $330/mo | +14% |
| Dining Out | $140/mo | $160/mo | +14% |
| Transport | $30/mo | $28/mo | -7% |
| Utilities & Internet | $145/mo | $165/mo | +14% |
| Healthcare | $116/mo | $132/mo | +14% |
| Leisure & Personal | $102/mo | $116/mo | +14% |
Sources: GUS (Poland), Eurostat / CZSO (Czech Republic), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +22% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +12% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | +5% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $6 | +17% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | +24% |
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierogi plate (local restaurant) | $6 | $8 | +24% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7 | $7 | +7% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $3 | +12% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $2 | -15% |
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (ลrรณdmieลcie) | $850 | $950 | +12% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $550 | $650 | +18% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,600 | $1,800 | +13% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,000 | $1,200 | +20% |
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (ZTM) | $30 | $28 | -7% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +3% |
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85mยฒ) | $170 | $180 | +6% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $12 | $17 | +42% |
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $28 | $32 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket | $6 | $8 | +24% |
| Item | ๐ต๐ฑ Warsaw | ๐จ๐ฟ Prague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $10 | $10 | +1% |
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