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Prague vs Kraków

Kraków runs about 16% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 325 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
Jirka.h23 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,662/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Prague monthly
$1,987
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Kraków monthly
$1,662
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-16%
Kraków relative to Prague
Rent gap
$250
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PragueKraków
  • Housing
    Housing: Prague $1,050, Kraków $800. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Food
    Food: Prague $453, Kraków $448. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Prague $80, Kraków $71. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Prague $201, Kraków $157. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Prague $20, Kraków $16. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Prague $113, Kraków $106. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Other
    Other: Prague $69, Kraków $64. 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

MetricPragueKraków
Cost
Total monthly cost1,987 USD1,662 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3126✓
Housing1,050 USD800 USD✓
Utilities201 USD157 USD✓
Food453 USD448 USD✓
Transport80 USD71 USD✓
Healthcare20 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle113 USD106 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,963 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.4%✓47.7%
Left over each month3,977 USD✓2,698 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,450 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD2,900 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓82/100
Healthcare80/100✓74/100
Air quality60/100✓44/100
Public transport94/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency60/10064/100✓
Nightlife90/100✓86/100
Family friendliness80/10082/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps175 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C9°C✓
Summer high25°C✓26°C
Winter low-3°C✓-5°C
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h✓1,600 h
Annual rainfall530 mm✓680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyCZKPLN
Time zoneEurope/PragueEurope/Warsaw

Kraków runs about 16% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 325 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Prague or Kraków cheaper?

Kraków runs about 16% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 325 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Kraków compared with Prague?

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

Which has better quality of life, Prague or Kraków?

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