- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- United States
- Prague
- Los Angeles
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Prague (Czech Republic) and Los Angeles (United States)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 132 Kč ($6.55) | $14.00 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 Kč ($6.23) | $6.31 | 1% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 76 Kč ($3.76) | $5.15 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč ($1.04) | $2.73 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Kč ($2.06) | $3.00 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Kč ($1.68) | $3.39 | 50% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Kč ($3.11) | $6.04 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 Kč ($1.41) | $2.94 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Kč ($1.34) | $3.45 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 14.58 Kč ($0.72) | $2.82 | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč ($6.75) | $13.56 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 Kč ($1.69) | $1.87 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19.52 Kč ($0.97) | $1.75 | 45% |
| Housing | 44% | ||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 20,121 Kč ($997) | $1,989 | 50% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,370 Kč ($167) | $101 | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 489 Kč ($24) | $41 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,944 Kč ($641) | $635 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,206 Kč ($109) | $114 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 274 Kč ($13.55) | $10.17 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 Kč ($7.72) | $22 | 65% |
| Clothes | 22% | ||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,053 Kč ($102) | $49 | 106% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 994 Kč ($49) | $45 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,663 Kč ($82) | $81 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,811 Kč ($90) | $90 | 0% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 35% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 454,410 Kč ($22,512) | $23,009 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Kč ($1.85) | $1.04 | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 537 Kč ($27) | $72 | 63% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 262 Kč ($12.99) | $17.39 | 25% |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 200 Kč ($9.91) | $10.12 | 2% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Kč ($3.96) | $6.54 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 Kč ($3.59) | $3.94 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Kč ($4.15) | $4.63 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč ($1.63) | $3.55 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 Kč ($2.00) | $3.20 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Kč ($13.71) | $24 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383 Kč ($18.95) | $41 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 326 Kč ($16.14) | $24 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,362 Kč ($67) | $200 | 66% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 906 Kč ($45) | $85 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Kč ($5.93) | $11.68 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 53 Kč ($2.62) | $4.15 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 30 Kč ($1.50) | $5.89 | 74% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,298 Kč ($213) | $136 | 57% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5 Kč ($0.25) | $0.49 | 50% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 950 Kč ($47) | $60 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 83 Kč ($4.11) | $6.12 | 33% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,919 prices entered by 788 different people.
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