🇨🇿 Prague vs 🇦🇹 Vienna
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇨🇿
Prague
Czech Republic
$1,600–$2,533/mo
Kč37,209 – Kč58,907 / month (local)
🇦🇹
Vienna
Austria
$2,462–$3,897/mo
€2,280 – €3,608 / month (local)
Vienna is 54% more expensive
Prague wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Prague (USD) | Vienna (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,200–$1,867 | $1,846–$2,872 | 🟢 Prague |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $633–$1,000 | $974–$1,538 | 🟢 Prague |
| Utilities | $50–$97 | $77–$149 | 🟢 Prague |
| Groceries | $253–$380 | $390–$585 | 🟢 Prague |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $33–$60 | $51–$92 | 🟢 Prague |
| Public transport (monthly) | $63–$77 | $97–$118 | 🟢 Prague |
| Internet & Mobile | $20–$33 | $31–$51 | 🟢 Prague |
| Gym membership | $23–$43 | $36–$67 | 🟢 Prague |
| Cinema ticket | $9–$12 | $14–$18 | 🟢 Prague |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,600–$2,533 | $2,462–$3,897 | 🟢 Prague |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing6.8 / 10 · 5.5 / 10
Prague▲ better
Vienna
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Prague
Vienna▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Prague▲ better
Vienna
Education8.7 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Prague▲ better
Vienna
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Prague▲ better
Vienna
Economy7.8 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Prague
Vienna▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Prague
Vienna▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Prague▲ better
Vienna
Who should choose which city?
Choose Prague if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Vienna
- ✓Beauty
- ✓Beer
- ✓Value
- ✓Remote workers
Choose Vienna if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Vienna offers vs Prague
- ✓Safety
- ✓Culture
- ✓Healthcare
- ✓UN agencies
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