Office Fit Out Cost Guide

The Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2026 by Cushman & Wakefield provides an up-to-date overview of office fit-out costs across 144 cities worldwide. It serves as a practical benchmark for planning office projects and comparing costs across regions, markets and fit-out standards.

This year’s edition also includes “all-in” costs, covering not only construction works but also professional and consultancy services, technology, furniture, MEP systems and reinstatement. The data is complemented by the results of a supplier survey involving more than 340 general contractors.

Key trends in Europe

• "All-in" Office Fit‑out costs increased by 3.8% in 2025, with only moderate further growth expected in 2026.
• The "flight to quality" trend continues, driven by strong demand for Grade A offices and limited new supply.
• Cost pressures vary across Europe, with the strongest growth seen in Southern Europe and CEE, while Germany and parts of Western Europe are expected to experience a more moderate trend.

Prague in a European Context

• Year-on-year fit-out costs growth (2026): approximately 2.5%
• Growth pace: below the EMEA average
• Prague continues to maintain a long-term competitive cost level within Europe

Indicative fit-out costs in Prague

• Basic standard: ~EUR 805/sq m
• Medium standard: ~EUR 1,266/sq m
• High standard: ~EUR 1,999/sq m

For comparison, fit-out costs for a medium standard office in selected Western European markets typically exceed EUR 2,300/sq m.

CEE Region: Key Insights

• Most markets in the region are experiencing faster fit-out cost growth than Prague
• The main drivers are rising labour costs and increasing indirect costs.
• Differences in regulatory and tax frameworks across individual markets also pay a significant role.