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Split vs Prague

Split runs about 13% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 233 USD a month.

Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
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
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Prague monthly
$1,987
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+13%
Prague relative to Split
Rent gap
$300
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitPrague
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Prague $1,050. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Prague $453. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Prague $80. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $163, Prague $201. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Prague $20. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Prague $113. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: Split $74, Prague $69. 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

MetricSplitPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost1,754 USD✓1,987 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)27✓31
Housing750 USD✓1,050 USD
Utilities163 USD✓201 USD
Food535 USD453 USD✓
Transport93 USD80 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD20 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD113 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD5,963 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate41.9%28.4%✓
Left over each month3,085 USD3,977 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD✓5,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓84/100
Healthcare68/10080/100✓
Air quality80/100✓60/100
Public transport50/10094/100✓
Walkability80/10090/100✓
English proficiency68/100✓60/100
Nightlife74/10090/100✓
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband90 Mbps120 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C10°C✓
Summer high30°C25°C✓
Winter low5°C✓-3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall780 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access5 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURCZK
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebEurope/Prague

Split runs about 13% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 233 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Prague cheaper?

Split runs about 13% cheaper than Prague for this household, a difference of 233 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Prague compared with Split?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,839 a month in Split and $5,963 in Prague, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Split or Prague?

Split scores 86/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; Prague scores 84 and 80. Split averages 17°C against 10°C in Prague.