Which place is cheaper, Prague or Tel Aviv?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tel Aviv or Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Prague, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Prague?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, 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 dayTel Aviv $140Prague $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $140, 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 Tel Aviv and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $87Prague $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $174Prague $136
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $8.78Prague $8.26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.59
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Taxi to Airport$40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $34
- Private Tel Aviv Departure Transfer from your Hotel /Accommodation to Airport: $35
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $47
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
- Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $52
- Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem Hotels - Private Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv City Hotels to Ashdod Cruise Port: $73
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to Multi Destination: $75
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $78
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague to Berlin Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $233
- Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
- Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $98
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $242
- From Prague Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Prague: $43
- Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers: $136
- Luxury Private Transfer from Hotel to Prague Airport: $43
- Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $28Prague $26
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$23
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$131
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$34
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Aroma Iced Coffee$3.77
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Lunch at the airport$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Tel Aviv Food Tour of the Carmel Market: $49
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $49
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- 3 hours Levinsky Market Food Tour : $104
- The 10 Tastings of Tel Aviv With Locals: Private Food Tour : $230
- Private Food Tour to Carmel Market : $266
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.Tel Aviv $23Prague $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$79
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Etzel museum$4.04
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Trail of Independence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Tel Aviv: $9.99
- The Story of Gan HaHashmal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Discover Tel Aviv's Bauhaus Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self-guided Graffiti tour in Tel Aviv in your own time and your own pace: $24
- All the Best of Tel Aviv Walking Tour: $28
- Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- Tel Aviv Jaffo Skyline Sightseeing Cruise of Coast Line: $29
- Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $35
- Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $35
- Jaffa and Neve Tzedek Neighborhoods Walking Tour: $39
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 dayTel Aviv $22Prague $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $22
- Pub Crawl with Clubs, dance bars and free shots: $22
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $30
- Tel Aviv Craft Beers Pub Crawl: $42
- Wine Tour North of Israel from Tel Aviv: $959
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 Tel Aviv and Prague, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.