ANALYSIS: What’s surprisingly expensive in Prague, and what’s still a bargain

A new global comparison shows where Czech prices have caught up with the world, and where they remain surprisingly affordable.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 11.08.2026 16:52:00 (updated on 11.08.2026) Reading time: 5 minutes

Prague is no longer the bargain city it once was. A new global comparison shows where Czech prices have caught up with the world, and where they remain surprisingly low.

Prague has a reputation for being one of Europe's affordable capitals. But that reputation is getting harder to defend.

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