Can you afford Prague?
Best public transport per dollar in Europe, a flat-ish 15% income tax, and a rental market tightening every year.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,688 | $2,005 | $1,683 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $5,963 | $2,005 | $3,958 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $8,143 | $2,633 | $5,510 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $10,323 | $4,914 | $5,409 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Prague?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $43,000 gross a year in Prague.
Can a family of four live in Prague on $180,000?
5,409 USD a month left over — 52% of take-home pay. Housing takes 14% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Prague?
3,958 USD a month left over — 66% of take-home pay. Housing takes 18% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".