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Warsaw vs Prague

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

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

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricWarsawPrague
Cost
Total monthly cost1,930 USD✓2,005 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓31
Housing1,000 USD✓1,050 USD
Utilities168 USD✓218 USD
Food485 USD453 USD✓
Transport77 USD✓80 USD
Healthcare18 USD✓20 USD
Lifestyle114 USD113 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD5,963 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%28.4%✓
Left over each month2,430 USD3,958 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD1,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,800 USD✓1,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓5,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/10084/100✓
Healthcare74/10080/100✓
Air quality58/10060/100✓
Public transport88/10094/100✓
Walkability84/10090/100✓
English proficiency66/100✓60/100
Nightlife84/10090/100✓
Family friendliness80/10080/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓10°C
Summer high25°C25°C
Winter low-4°C-3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h1,670 h
Annual rainfall530 mm530 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyPLNCZK
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/Prague

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FAQ

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Is Warsaw or Prague cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Prague compared with Warsaw?

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

Which has better quality of life, Warsaw or Prague?

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