How much is the cost of living in Prague/Barcelona?
Prague is a relatively inexpensive city in which to live. Below are a few examples of prices in Czech crowns, dollars and pounds sterling: a large loaf of brown bread: 20 CZK / 65c / 41p a litre of milk: 15 CZK / 48c / 31p a litre of mineral water: 15 – 25 CZK / 48c-79c / 31p – 51p a 1/2 litre bottle of beer (in a supermarket): 12 CZK / 38c / 25p a meal in a restaurant: 80 – 100 CZK / $2.54-$3.18 / £1.64 – £2.05 a beer in a pub: 20 – 30 CZK / 63c-95c / 41p – 62p a one month Prague city travel pass: 420 CZK / $13.35 / £8.60 Average salaries for Czechs in Prague are 17,500-Kc per month before tax (13,400-Kc after tax). An average salary for an English teacher in Prague is 25,000-Kc per month before tax (19,500-Kc after tax. This is, in fact, what a Czech university professor earns. Teachers, as you can see earn about 50% more than the average Czech. This is partly offset by the fact that many Czechs live in rent-controlled housing paying maybe 1,000 to 1,500-Kc per month, whereas foreign
Prague is not expensive at all, according to many reviews in the web. As for Barcelona, it is a very popular city among tourists, so that it is a lil bit pricy. If you need a recommendation on Barcelona, I would advise to check this site https://www.lugaris.com/ – excellent apartments with seasides are offered for rather reasonable prices , I am their permanent client.
