Prague is the most expensive of Czechia's 10 priced cities — $1,767 a month in essentials, 60% above Usti nad Labem at $1,102. The average net salary of $2,343 covers that 1.3×. 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at NUTS-3 region level. PM2.5 averages 12.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,025 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,187 |
| Groceries | $143 |
| Dining out | $240 |
| Utilities | $334 |
| Local transport | $25 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,767 |
| Avg net salary | $2,343 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,640 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,333 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Prague, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.84 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $51.83 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.88 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.78 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.06 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.30 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.99 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.41 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.16 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.71 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.48 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.99 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.81 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.07 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.66 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.15 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.12 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.82 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.84 |
| Monthly transit pass | $25.49 |
| Taxi start | $2.83 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.70 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.92 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $310.68 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $22.82 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $26.96 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $64.85 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.96 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Prague has 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (NUTS-3 region level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Czechia cities we track. Czechia's national figure is 106.1, so Prague runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.4°C | -2.8°C | 82% | 75% | 40 mm |
| Feb | 3.2°C | -0.8°C | 77% | 70% | 39 mm |
| Mar | 5.8°C | 2.2°C | 70% | 63% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 9.7°C | 6.6°C | 65% | 59% | 40 mm |
| May | 14.4°C | 12.5°C | 67% | 63% | 73 mm |
| Jun | 19.3°C | 19°C | 67% | 59% | 95 mm |
| Jul | 20.7°C | 20.3°C | 63% | 55% | 60 mm |
| Aug | 20.7°C | 20.8°C | 67% | 57% | 87 mm |
| Sep | 15.9°C | 14.8°C | 72% | 58% | 62 mm |
| Oct | 11°C | 8.9°C | 80% | 69% | 54 mm |
| Nov | 5.6°C | 2.4°C | 84% | 75% | 45 mm |
| Dec | 3.1°C | -0.7°C | 83% | 77% | 45 mm |
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