🇨🇿 Prague vs 🇮🇹 Rome
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇨🇿
Prague
Czech Republic
$1,600–$2,533/mo
Kč37,209 – Kč58,907 / month (local)
🇮🇹
Rome
Italy
$2,277–$3,605/mo
€2,108 – €3,338 / month (local)
Rome is 42% more expensive
Prague wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Prague (USD) | Rome (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,200–$1,867 | $1,708–$2,656 | 🟢 Prague |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $633–$1,000 | $901–$1,423 | 🟢 Prague |
| Utilities | $50–$97 | $71–$138 | 🟢 Prague |
| Groceries | $253–$380 | $361–$541 | 🟢 Prague |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $33–$60 | $47–$85 | 🟢 Prague |
| Public transport (monthly) | $63–$77 | $90–$109 | 🟢 Prague |
| Internet & Mobile | $20–$33 | $28–$47 | 🟢 Prague |
| Gym membership | $23–$43 | $33–$62 | 🟢 Prague |
| Cinema ticket | $9–$12 | $13–$17 | 🟢 Prague |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,600–$2,533 | $2,277–$3,605 | 🟢 Prague |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing6.8 / 10 · 5.6 / 10
Prague▲ better
Rome
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Prague
Rome▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Prague
Rome▲ better
Education8.7 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Prague
Rome▲ better
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Prague▲ better
Rome
Economy7.8 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Prague
Rome▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Prague
Rome▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Prague
Rome▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Prague if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Rome
- ✓Beauty
- ✓Beer
- ✓Value
- ✓Remote workers
Choose Rome if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Rome offers vs Prague
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Climate
- ✓Tourism
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