🇨🇿 Prague vs 🇸🇪 Stockholm

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇨🇿

Prague

Czech Republic

$1,600–$2,533/mo

Kč37,209 – Kč58,907 / month (local)

🇸🇪

Stockholm

Sweden

$2,400–$3,800/mo

kr25,263 – kr40,000 / month (local)

Stockholm is 50% more expensive

Prague wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryPrague (USD)Stockholm (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,200–$1,867$1,800–$2,800🟢 Prague
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$633–$1,000$950–$1,500🟢 Prague
Utilities$50–$97$75–$145🟢 Prague
Groceries$253–$380$380–$570🟢 Prague
Eating out (mid-range meal)$33–$60$50–$90🟢 Prague
Public transport (monthly)$63–$77$95–$115🟢 Prague
Internet & Mobile$20–$33$30–$50🟢 Prague
Gym membership$23–$43$35–$65🟢 Prague
Cinema ticket$9–$12$14–$18🟢 Prague
Monthly total (single)$1,600–$2,533$2,400–$3,800🟢 Prague

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Quality of life comparison

Housing6.8 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Safety9.1 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Education8.7 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Economy7.8 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Culture8.4 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm
Internet8.8 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Prague▲ better
Stockholm

Who should choose which city?

Choose Prague if…

  • You want lower typical monthly costs than Stockholm
  • Beauty
  • Beer
  • Value
  • Remote workers

Choose Stockholm if…

  • You're happy to pay more for what Stockholm offers vs Prague
  • Innovation
  • Nature
  • English proficiency
  • Tech

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