Tourist areas charge 120-150 CZK for Pilsner Urquell when Albert supermarkets sell identical bottles for much less. That's nearly triple markup for the exact same product with different packaging.

Albert locations throughout Prague including near major shopping areas. Open until 10 PM most days, some locations with extended hours.

Same principle applies to water, snacks, basic toiletries. Five minutes of walking saves hundreds of crowns over a week-long trip.

Albert, Billa and other local supermarket chains have similar pricing. Learn to recognize these local chains and avoid paying tourist tax on basic necessities.