🇨🇿 Czech Republic · #257 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Prague?

58.0% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-58.0%
vs NYC
CZK 24,073
1-BR, city centre
108.5
Purchasing Power
Strong
Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Compare your salary: move to Prague?

Cost breakdown: Prague

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
42.0 Mid-priced
Rent
27.2 Very affordable
Groceries
49.6 Affordable
Restaurants
49.2 Affordable
Purchasing Power
108.5 Strong

Rent in Prague

1-BR, city centre CZK 24,073/mo
1-BR, outside centre CZK 20,724/mo
3-BR, city centre CZK 48,274/mo
3-BR, outside centre CZK 33,351/mo
Save by going outside centre 14% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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