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Prague 🇨🇿
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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 | $2260 | $1861 |
Rent | $965 | $804 |
Groceries | $193 | $163 |
Dining out | $279 | $248 |
Cafe | $59 | $55 |
Coworking space | $179 | $181 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $25 |
Public transportation | $90 | $63 |
Taxis | $60 | $34 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $65 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $38 | $36 |
Nightlife | $64 | $51 |
Gym | $68 | $58 |
Yoga | $102 | $68 |
Massage | $58 | $38 |
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 |