How much money do you need to live in Prague?

A comfortable single-person budget in Prague is $2,575 per person per month at the moderate tier, with housing as the largest line at roughly $1,181. CostLiving’s moderate benchmark covers a one-bedroom in a mid-tier neighbourhood, groceries, utilities, public transport, and modest discretionary spending. Real listings broadly match: a one-bed in Vinohrady, Karlin, or Smichov typically runs CZK 22,000 to CZK 32,000 a month (roughly $1,000 to $1,450), with newer or central buildings at the top of that range. A budget existence on $1,545 a month is possible with a flatshare further out. A two-person household generally needs $4,000 to $4,800 for the same lifestyle. For the full breakdown, see our Prague cost of living page.