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Prague vs Tokyo

Prague runs about 29% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 583 USD a month.

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
Rainbow bridge, view from Daibo park, Tokyo
Tokyo
$2,588/month · Japan
Sergey Galyonkin · CC BY-SA 2.0
Prague monthly
$2,005
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Tokyo monthly
$2,588
Index 41 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+29%
Tokyo relative to Prague
Rent gap
$0
Tokyo costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PragueTokyo
  • Housing
    Housing: Prague $1,050, Tokyo $1,050. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Food
    Food: Prague $453, Tokyo $780. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Prague $80, Tokyo $232. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Prague $218, Tokyo $216. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Prague $20, Tokyo $17. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Prague $113, Tokyo $179. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: Prague $71, Tokyo $114. 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

MetricPragueTokyo
Cost
Total monthly cost2,005 USD✓2,588 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)31✓41
Housing1,050 USD1,050 USD
Utilities218 USD216 USD✓
Food453 USD✓780 USD
Transport80 USD✓232 USD
Healthcare20 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle113 USD✓179 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,963 USD✓4,509 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.4%✓45.9%
Left over each month3,958 USD✓1,921 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD2,400 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD✓2,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD✓12,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/10094/100✓
Healthcare80/10088/100✓
Air quality60/10072/100✓
Public transport94/10098/100✓
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency60/100✓30/100
Nightlife90/100✓88/100
Family friendliness80/10084/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps270 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓16°C
Summer high25°C✓31°C
Winter low-3°C2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h1,880 h✓
Annual rainfall530 mm✓1600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby45 min✓
CurrencyCZKJPY
Time zoneEurope/PragueAsia/Tokyo

Prague runs about 29% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 583 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Prague or Tokyo cheaper?

Prague runs about 29% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 583 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tokyo compared with Prague?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,963 a month in Prague and $4,509 in Tokyo, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Prague or Tokyo?

Prague scores 84/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Tokyo scores 94 and 88. Prague averages 10°C against 16°C in Tokyo.