Which place is cheaper, Prague or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Prague?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Prague $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Prague is $111. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Prague $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Prague $136
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Prague? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Prague $8.26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $26
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To Abu Dhabi: $26
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi city to Abu Dhabi Cruise Port: $38
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $40
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $41
- Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport (DXB) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Abu Dhabi Hotels: $43
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Abu Dhabi hotel to Dubai Airport (DXB) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $5.00
- River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $16
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $24
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport to Hotels: $25
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
- Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $26
- Transfer from train/bus station to Hotel: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Prague $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Prague $16
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasr Al Hosn: Entry Tickets with 1 GB Data eSIM: $8.16
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi with Tourist Shuttle Bus & eSIM: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour: $19
- Abu Dhabi Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big UAE Quiz (1 Day Pass): $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Prague $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Prague, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Prague is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Prague, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Prague?
Prague has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Prague in the Summer?
Both Prague and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Prague averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Prague. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Prague during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Prague. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Prague in the Autumn?
Both Prague and Abu Dhabi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Prague. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Prague. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Prague in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Prague. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Prague in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Prague during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Prague. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Prague in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Prague. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Prague averages at about 10°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Prague. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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