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Prague vs Warsaw

Prague and Warsaw cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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
Aleja Rzeczypospolitej w Warszawie, widok od południa, na pierwszym planie Świątynia Opatrzności Bożej.
Warsaw
$1,930/month · Poland
Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
Prague monthly
$2,005
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Warsaw monthly
$1,930
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-4%
Warsaw relative to Prague
Rent gap
$50
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PragueWarsaw
  • Housing
    Housing: Prague $1,050, Warsaw $1,000. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Food
    Food: Prague $453, Warsaw $485. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Prague $80, Warsaw $77. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Prague $218, Warsaw $168. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Prague $20, Warsaw $18. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Prague $113, Warsaw $114. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: Prague $71, Warsaw $69. Cheaper in Warsaw.
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

MetricPragueWarsaw
Cost
Total monthly cost2,005 USD1,930 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3130✓
Housing1,050 USD1,000 USD✓
Utilities218 USD168 USD✓
Food453 USD✓485 USD
Transport80 USD77 USD✓
Healthcare20 USD18 USD✓
Lifestyle113 USD✓114 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 month3,958 USD✓2,430 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD1,000 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓80/100
Healthcare80/100✓74/100
Air quality60/100✓58/100
Public transport94/100✓88/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency60/10066/100✓
Nightlife90/100✓84/100
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband120 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C9°C✓
Summer high25°C25°C
Winter low-3°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h1,670 h
Annual rainfall530 mm530 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyCZKPLN
Time zoneEurope/PragueEurope/Warsaw

Prague and Warsaw cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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Is Prague or Warsaw cheaper?

Prague and Warsaw cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Warsaw compared with Prague?

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

Which has better quality of life, Prague or Warsaw?

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