Prague, Czech Republic
+5% vs Prague avgPrague 5 (Smíchov) is a moderately-priced area within Prague, with a cost of living index of 32.1 — that is +5% compared to the Prague average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around Kč 19,355/month, compared to a range of Kč 13,272 in Prague 13 (Stodůlky) to Kč 23,964 in Prague 1 (Old Town).
For a typical resident of Prague 5 (Smíchov), housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately Kč 774,217 before tax.
Salaries in Prague 5 (Smíchov) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 32.1:
After tax and deductions of 26.0% in Czech Republic, take-home pay for someone earning Kč 774,217 would be roughly Kč 572,920/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a Kč 554,740 salary in Prague 5 (Smíchov), Prague (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Prague 5 (Smíchov) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $24,075 |
| London | GBP | £20,719 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 120,466 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague 1 (Old Town) | 39.8 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Prague 2 (Vinohrady) | 36.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Prague 6 (Dejvice) | 34.3 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Bubeneč | 34.3 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Letná | 33.7 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Prague 5 (Smíchov), Prague to maintain your lifestyle.
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Prague 5 (Smíchov) is near the city average for Prague. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
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