Safety Index
#10
of 124 cities
75.4/100
Current value
#62 of 124
Europe
Prague
Czech Republic
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Prague compare to San Francisco?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Prague is 43% worse off vs in San Francisco
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Prague compared to San Francisco, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$51,769
-$121K (-70%) vs San Francisco
Tax Rate: 26%
Community Insights
NewPrague offers a high-quality, safe lifestyle that appeals to those valuing stability over maximum income.
For software engineers, it is a 'golden cage': the local purchasing power is good, and the city is beautiful and fun, but the savings potential is lower than in Western Europe or the US. The housing market is the biggest pain point, with rents eating up a large chunk of the median SWE salary. However, if you can secure a senior role or remote western salary, the quality of life is unbeatable due to safety, transport, and culture.
Resident Sentiment
Mixed but leaning positive on lifestyle.
Most transplants love the social life and safety, often saying they don't want to leave because 'life is easy' here. However, there is growing resentment regarding inflation and rent prices, with many noting that Prague is no longer the 'cheap' destination it was 5 years ago. Long-term residents often debate moving to Germany for better pay but stay for the Prague vibe.
The Good
Rankings
Top 8%
Pollution Score
#27
of 124 cities
33.3/100
Current value (lower is better)
Tax Rate
#28
of 124 cities
26%
Current value (lower is better)
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Prague compared to San Francisco?
Salary Converter
Enter your annual gross salary (before taxes) to see what you would need to earn in Prague to maintain the same standard of living.
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