Prague travel budget

Prague: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Prague

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Prague for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 5.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1716* (38500 CZK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 147 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3503* (78582 CZK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 148 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 4666* (104650 CZK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Prague compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Prague in 2024 is 21% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Prague in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Prague by expense type

Restaurant budget in Prague

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Prague is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 7.2 to $ 16)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 18 to $ 45)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.9/person
($ 8 to $ 9.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Prague

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Prague is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 49 to $ 396)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 43 to $ 787)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 45 to $ 782)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 65 to $ 662)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 285/night
($ 122 to $ 916)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 133/month
($ 46 to $ 680)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 217/month
($ 53 to $ 1220)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 206/month
($ 52 to $ 879)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 188/month
($ 104 to $ 515)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 237/month
($ 71 to $ 818)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Prague

On average, the price of supermarket food in Prague is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.7/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Prague

On average, the price of transport in Prague is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.2
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 585)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Prague

On average, budget for leisure activities in Prague is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 14)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 12 to $ 23)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Prague

On average, shopping budget in Prague is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.8/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 7.2)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 89
($ 45 to $ 126)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 23 to $ 68)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Prague
New York City → Prague
New York City → Prague
$ 903
(fair price: $ 678)
Edinburgh → Prague
Edinburgh → Prague
Edinburgh → Prague
$ 173
(fair price: $ 144)
London → Prague
London → Prague
London → Prague
$ 108
(fair price: $ 92)
Toronto → Prague
Toronto → Prague
Toronto → Prague
$ 776
(fair price: $ 673)
Dublin → Prague
Dublin → Prague
Dublin → Prague
$ 169
(fair price: $ 130)
Los Angeles → Prague
Los Angeles  → Prague
Los Angeles  → Prague
$ 970
(fair price: $ 815)

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About this information on the cost of living in Prague

The information about the cost of living in Prague shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Prague was updated on 20-09-2024.

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