Prague or Bratislava?

Residents of both cities were asked the same questions in 2023 in the European Commission survey of 80 European cities. Here are their answers side by side in 17 questions, with each city’s place among them all.

Where people are more satisfied

Prague comes out ahead in 13 of 17 questions, Bratislava in 4.

Prague city page · Bratislava city page

Life in the city

Prague 2 : 1 Bratislava

Satisfied living in the city
Prague 92% · 16 of 80
Bratislava 90% · 34 of 80
Life in the city is better than 5 years ago
Prague 42% · 14 of 80
Bratislava 38% · 18 of 80
A good city for families with young children
Prague 79% · 47 of 80
Bratislava 80% · 45 of 80

Safety and trust

Prague 2 : 2 Bratislava

Feel safe at night in their neighbourhood
Prague 77% · 43 of 80
Bratislava 75% · 53 of 80
Feel safe at night in the city
Prague 61% · 60 of 80
Bratislava 63% · 58 of 80
Trust the local police
Prague 76% · 34 of 80
Bratislava 57% · 73 of 80
Neighbours can be trusted
Prague 66% · 69 of 80
Bratislava 67% · 65 of 80

Transport and services

Prague 4 : 0 Bratislava

Satisfied with public transport
Prague 87% · 3 of 80
Bratislava 65% · 60 of 80
Satisfied with health care
Prague 82% · 18 of 80
Bratislava 45% · 69 of 80
Satisfied with schools
Prague 79% · 16 of 80
Bratislava 59% · 62 of 80
Satisfied with squares and pedestrian areas
Prague 80% · 36 of 80
Bratislava 72% · 63 of 80

Environment

Prague 3 : 1 Bratislava

Satisfied with green spaces and parks
Prague 80% · 47 of 80
Bratislava 65% · 68 of 80
Satisfied with the air quality
Prague 60% · 47 of 80
Bratislava 50% · 55 of 80
Satisfied with the city’s cleanliness
Prague 56% · 52 of 80
Bratislava 44% · 67 of 80
Satisfied with the noise level
Prague 57% · 55 of 80
Bratislava 60% · 51 of 80

Housing and jobs

Prague 2 : 0 Bratislava

Find good housing at a reasonable price easily
Prague 24% · 51 of 80
Bratislava 14% · 71 of 80
Find a good job easily
Prague 75% · 1 of 80
Bratislava 67% · 2 of 80

The figures are the share of residents who are very or rather satisfied, or agree (survey 2023). The city with the higher share is in bold.

All answers: Prague · All answers: Bratislava

Frequently asked questions

Where is life better: Prague or Bratislava?

In the European Commission survey of 2023 (80 cities), Prague comes out ahead in 13 of 17 questions and Bratislava in 4. Prague leads most on: health care, public transport, schools. Bratislava on: noise, safety at night in the city, good for families. What matters to you is your call.

How satisfied are residents with life in the city: Prague or Bratislava?

Prague: 92 % of residents are satisfied (place 16 of 80). Bratislava: 90 % (place 34).

Can Czech and Slovak cities be compared like this?

Yes: the European Commission survey asks the same way in every city, so the answers compare across the border. Rents and flat prices are measured differently in Czechia and Slovakia, in another currency, so they are not here.

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