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London vs Prague

Prague runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,045 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Prague monthly
$2,005
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-50%
Prague relative to London
Rent gap
$1,550
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonPrague
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Prague $1,050. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Prague $453. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Prague $80. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Prague $218. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Prague $20. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Prague $113. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Prague $71. Cheaper in Prague.
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

MetricLondonPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,005 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6331✓
Housing2,600 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities267 USD218 USD✓
Food617 USD453 USD✓
Transport282 USD80 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓20 USD
Lifestyle169 USD113 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD5,963 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%28.4%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD3,958 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD5,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10084/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality60/10060/100
Public transport92/10094/100✓
Walkability90/10090/100
English proficiency100/100✓60/100
Nightlife94/100✓90/100
Family friendliness72/10080/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps120 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C10°C✓
Summer high23°C✓25°C
Winter low3°C✓-3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,670 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPCZK
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Prague

Prague runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,045 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Prague cheaper?

Prague runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,045 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Prague compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,963 in Prague, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Prague?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Prague scores 84 and 80. London averages 12°C against 10°C in Prague.