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Budapest vs Prague

Budapest runs about 30% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 454 USD a month.

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Budapest
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Skyscrapers in Prague in 2018 – from left: City Empiria, Corinthia Hotel, Panorama Hotel, City Tower and V Tower.
Prague
$1,987/month · Czechia
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Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
Prague monthly
$1,987
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+30%
Prague relative to Budapest
Rent gap
$400
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BudapestPrague
  • Housing
    Housing: Budapest $650, Prague $1,050. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Food
    Food: Budapest $459, Prague $453. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Budapest $66, Prague $80. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Budapest $177, Prague $201. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Budapest $17, Prague $20. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Budapest $99, Prague $113. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Budapest $65, Prague $69. Cheaper in Budapest.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBudapestPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost1,533 USD✓1,987 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)24✓31
Housing650 USD✓1,050 USD
Utilities177 USD✓201 USD
Food459 USD453 USD✓
Transport66 USD✓80 USD
Healthcare17 USD✓20 USD
Lifestyle99 USD✓113 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,542 USD5,963 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate33.5%28.4%✓
Left over each month4,009 USD✓3,977 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre650 USD✓1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,200 USD✓1,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓5,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/10084/100✓
Healthcare68/10080/100✓
Air quality54/10060/100✓
Public transport90/10094/100✓
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency52/10060/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓90/100
Family friendliness74/10080/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C10°C✓
Summer high28°C25°C✓
Winter low-2°C✓-3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,990 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall600 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyHUFCZK
Time zoneEurope/BudapestEurope/Prague

Budapest runs about 30% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 454 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Budapest or Prague cheaper?

Budapest runs about 30% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 454 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Prague compared with Budapest?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,542 a month in Budapest and $5,963 in Prague, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Budapest or Prague?

Budapest scores 76/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; Prague scores 84 and 80. Budapest averages 12°C against 10°C in Prague.