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Kraków vs Prague

Kraków runs about 21% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 345 USD a month.

Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Skyscrapers in Prague in 2018 – from left: City Empiria, Corinthia Hotel, Panorama Hotel, City Tower and V Tower.
Prague
$2,005/month · Czechia
Jirka.h23 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Prague monthly
$2,005
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+21%
Prague relative to Kraków
Rent gap
$250
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

KrakówPrague
  • Housing
    Housing: Kraków $800, Prague $1,050. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Food
    Food: Kraków $448, Prague $453. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Kraków $71, Prague $80. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Kraków $155, Prague $218. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Kraków $16, Prague $20. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Kraków $106, Prague $113. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Other
    Other: Kraków $64, Prague $71. Cheaper in Kraków.
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

MetricKrakówPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost1,660 USD✓2,005 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)26✓31
Housing800 USD✓1,050 USD
Utilities155 USD✓218 USD
Food448 USD✓453 USD
Transport71 USD✓80 USD
Healthcare16 USD✓20 USD
Lifestyle106 USD✓113 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD5,963 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%28.4%✓
Left over each month2,700 USD3,958 USD✓
Average local net salary1,450 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,900 USD✓5,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety82/10084/100✓
Healthcare74/10080/100✓
Air quality44/10060/100✓
Public transport80/10094/100✓
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency64/100✓60/100
Nightlife86/10090/100✓
Family friendliness82/100✓80/100
Median broadband175 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓10°C
Summer high26°C25°C✓
Winter low-5°C-3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,600 h1,670 h✓
Annual rainfall680 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyPLNCZK
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/Prague

Kraków runs about 21% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 345 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Kraków or Prague cheaper?

Kraków runs about 21% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 345 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Prague compared with Kraków?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,360 a month in Kraków and $5,963 in Prague, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Kraków or Prague?

Kraków scores 82/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; Prague scores 84 and 80. Kraków averages 9°C against 10°C in Prague.