Cost of living comparison between Prague (Czech Republic) and Charleston, South Carolina (United States)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 132 Kč ($6.55) | $12.17 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 Kč ($6.23) | $6.00 | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 76 Kč ($3.76) | $6.18 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč ($1.05) | $3.71 | 72% |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Kč ($2.06) | $2.43 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Kč ($1.68) | $3.13 | 46% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Kč ($3.11) | $3.42 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 Kč ($1.41) | $2.92 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Kč ($1.34) | $4.39 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 14.67 Kč ($0.73) | $1.95 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč ($6.74) | $14.11 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 Kč ($1.69) | $1.66 | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19.52 Kč ($0.97) | $2.05 | 53% |
| Housing | 40% | ||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 20,121 Kč ($997) | $1,589 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,370 Kč ($167) | $245 | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 489 Kč ($24) | $43 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,944 Kč ($641) | $467 | 37% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,206 Kč ($109) | $103 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 274 Kč ($13.55) | $11.10 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 Kč ($7.72) | $31 | 75% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 1% more expensive than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,053 Kč ($102) | $45 | 126% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 994 Kč ($49) | $64 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,663 Kč ($82) | $83 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,811 Kč ($90) | $87 | 4% |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 454,410 Kč ($22,512) | $24,998 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Kč ($1.85) | $1.02 | 82% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 537 Kč ($27) | $40 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 262 Kč ($12.99) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 55% | ||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 55% cheaper than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 200 Kč ($9.91) | $33 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 76 Kč ($3.76) | $10.33 | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 Kč ($3.59) | $3.02 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81 Kč ($4.02) | $6.25 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč ($1.63) | $3.67 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44 Kč ($2.17) | $2.63 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Kč ($13.71) | $20 | 32% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383 Kč ($18.95) | $37 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 326 Kč ($16.14) | $18.67 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,362 Kč ($67) | $124 | 46% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 906 Kč ($45) | $95 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Kč ($5.93) | $7.86 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 53 Kč ($2.62) | $4.25 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 30 Kč ($1.50) | $4.03 | 63% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,298 Kč ($213) | $119 | 79% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5 Kč ($0.25) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 950 Kč ($47) | $44 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 83 Kč ($4.11) | $5.94 | 31% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,482 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Charleston, South Carolina (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Charleston, South Carolina
you would need to make just about $1,664
(33,585 Kč)
in Prague.
