Praga
Czech Republic
Updated on August 16, 2025
Overview
Prague is an affordable European capital with lower housing costs compared to Western Europe. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averages around €700 monthly. The city has a temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers. Public transport is efficient and affordable, including trams, buses, and metro. Healthcare is good and accessible. The job market is growing, especially in IT and services. Prague is generally safe, walkable, and culturally vibrant with a strong expat community.
Average cost of living€1,387.64
Quality of Life86/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€400.00
1-bed flat (center)€994.45
1-bed flat (outside)€770.14
3-bed flat (center)€1,998.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,352.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€275.14
Internet€18.68
Mobile plan€23.26
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.21
Monthly pass€22.24
Taxi start€2.02
Gasoline (1 l)€1.49
Leisure
Cinema ticket€10.11
Fitness club€63.90
Education
Preschool (month)€764.04
Intl. primary (year)€12,342.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€7,693.00
sqm outside center€5,358.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and living costs
- ✓ Efficient public transport
- ✓ Good healthcare access
- ✓ Safe and walkable city
Disadvantages
- × Cold winters
- × Growing but competitive job market
- × Language can be a barrier
- × Some bureaucratic challenges