Berlin vs Prague

Berlin 🇩🇪
Prague 🇨🇿
Population 3,400,000 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Czech
Level of English Very high High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1806
Rent $939 $780
Groceries $188 $158
Dining out $271 $240
Cafe $57 $53
Coworking space $174 $175
Mobile internet $23 $24
Public transportation $88 $61
Taxis $58 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $19
Museums and sights $37 $35
Nightlife $63 $50
Gym $66 $56
Yoga $99 $66
Massage $56 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow