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Prague vs Budapest

Budapest runs about 23% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 454 USD a month.

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
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Prague monthly
$1,987
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-23%
Budapest relative to Prague
Rent gap
$400
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PragueBudapest
  • Housing
    Housing: Prague $1,050, Budapest $650. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Food
    Food: Prague $453, Budapest $459. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Prague $80, Budapest $66. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Prague $201, Budapest $177. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Prague $20, Budapest $17. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Prague $113, Budapest $99. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Prague $69, Budapest $65. 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

MetricPragueBudapest
Cost
Total monthly cost1,987 USD1,533 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3124✓
Housing1,050 USD650 USD✓
Utilities201 USD177 USD✓
Food453 USD✓459 USD
Transport80 USD66 USD✓
Healthcare20 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle113 USD99 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,963 USD✓5,542 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.4%✓33.5%
Left over each month3,977 USD4,009 USD✓
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD650 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓76/100
Healthcare80/100✓68/100
Air quality60/100✓54/100
Public transport94/100✓90/100
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency60/100✓52/100
Nightlife90/10092/100✓
Family friendliness80/100✓74/100
Median broadband120 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓12°C
Summer high25°C✓28°C
Winter low-3°C-2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h1,990 h✓
Annual rainfall530 mm✓600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyCZKHUF
Time zoneEurope/PragueEurope/Budapest

Budapest runs about 23% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 454 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Prague or Budapest cheaper?

Budapest runs about 23% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 454 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Budapest compared with Prague?

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

Which has better quality of life, Prague or Budapest?

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