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Tokyo vs Prague

Prague runs about 23% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 601 USD a month.

Rainbow bridge, view from Daibo park, Tokyo
Tokyo
$2,588/month · Japan
Sergey Galyonkin · CC BY-SA 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
Tokyo monthly
$2,588
Index 41 (NYC = 100)
Prague monthly
$1,987
Index 31 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-23%
Prague relative to Tokyo
Rent gap
$0
Prague costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TokyoPrague
  • Housing
    Housing: Tokyo $1,050, Prague $1,050. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Food
    Food: Tokyo $780, Prague $453. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tokyo $232, Prague $80. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tokyo $216, Prague $201. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tokyo $17, Prague $20. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tokyo $179, Prague $113. Cheaper in Prague.
  • Other
    Other: Tokyo $114, 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

MetricTokyoPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost2,588 USD1,987 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4131✓
Housing1,050 USD1,050 USD
Utilities216 USD201 USD✓
Food780 USD453 USD✓
Transport232 USD80 USD✓
Healthcare17 USD✓20 USD
Lifestyle179 USD113 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,509 USD5,963 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%28.4%✓
Left over each month1,921 USD3,977 USD✓
Average local net salary2,400 USD✓1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD1,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,000 USD5,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety94/100✓84/100
Healthcare88/100✓80/100
Air quality72/100✓60/100
Public transport98/100✓94/100
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency30/10060/100✓
Nightlife88/10090/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓80/100
Median broadband270 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature16°C10°C✓
Summer high31°C25°C✓
Winter low2°C✓-3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall1600 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min✓None nearby
CurrencyJPYCZK
Time zoneAsia/TokyoEurope/Prague

Prague runs about 23% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 601 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tokyo or Prague cheaper?

Prague runs about 23% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 601 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Prague compared with Tokyo?

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

Which has better quality of life, Tokyo or Prague?

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