Prague among least affordable cities in Europe’s ‘Carrie Bradshaw index’

An index named for the solo-living protagonist of Sex and the City, ranks Prague as one of the most difficult cities for single renters on the Continent.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 03.02.2026 14:00:00 (updated on 03.02.2026) Reading time: 2 minutes

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The dream of living alone in the heart of Prague is becoming a luxury that the average worker can no longer afford, according to new data.

The Economist’s latest "European Carrie Bradshaw Index," named after the solo-living protagonist of Sex and the City, ranks Prague as one of the most difficult cities for single renters on the continent.

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The index evaluates affordability by determining if a median wage earner can afford a one-bedroom apartment while keeping rent at or below 30 percent of their gross income. A score of 1.0 or higher suggests a city is affordable; Prague significantly missed the mark, joining a list of high-cost capitals where housing costs have decoupled from local salaries.

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