Moving from Lisbon to Prague (2026)

Prague has a COL index of 55 vs 63 for Lisbon (100 = US average). You'd pay about 12% less for the same lifestyle.

Save ~$913/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
63 โ†’ 55
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,400 โ†’ $800
per month
State tax
20% โ†’ 15%
income tax
COL difference
63 โ†’ 55
12% cheaper

Salary needed in Prague to match your Lisbon lifestyle

Based on the 12% cost of living decrease between the two cities.

Your salary in LisbonEquivalent in Prague
$40K$35,328
$50K$44,160
$60K$52,992
$75K$66,240
$80K$70,656
$100K$88,320
$120K$105,984
$150K$132,480

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$610/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Lisbon vs Prague

ExpenseLisbonPrague
Monthly take-home$3,491$3,803
1BR rent$1,400$800
Groceries$380$380
Transport$150$150
Utilities$90$90
Internet$35$25
Left after essentials$1,436$2,358

30-Year Wealth Builder

If you invest your monthly savings of $610 in a low-cost index fund (7% avg return), you'd accumulate an extra:

$744,182

over 30 years compared to staying in Lisbon โ€” that's the real price of a city.

$610/mo invested

Frequently asked questions

Is Prague cheaper than Lisbon?

Yes. Prague has a cost of living index of 55 vs 63 for Lisbon (100 = US average). That's about 12% cheaper.

How much will I save moving from Lisbon to Prague?

On a $75K salary, moving from Lisbon to Prague saves roughly $913/month on core expenses. That's ~$10,956/year.

What salary do I need in Prague to match my Lisbon lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Lisbon, you'd need roughly $66,240/year in Prague. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only