- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Norway
- Prague
- Oslo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Prague (Czech Republic) and Oslo (Norway)
| Food | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 73% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 132 Kč (kr 38) | kr 210 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 Kč (kr 36) | kr 90 | 60% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 76 Kč (kr 22) | kr 67 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (kr 6.04) | kr 15.54 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Kč (kr 11.95) | kr 35 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Kč (kr 9.76) | kr 29 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Kč (kr 18.02) | kr 64 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 Kč (kr 8.19) | kr 19.25 | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Kč (kr 7.77) | kr 27 | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 14.58 Kč (kr 4.19) | kr 26 | 84% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč (kr 39) | kr 156 | 75% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 Kč (kr 9.81) | kr 27 | 64% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19.52 Kč (kr 5.60) | kr 25 | 78% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 61% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 20,121 Kč (kr 5,778) | kr 16,306 | 65% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,370 Kč (kr 968) | kr 1,063 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 489 Kč (kr 140) | kr 325 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,944 Kč (kr 3,717) | kr 5,125 | 27% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,206 Kč (kr 633) | kr 1,479 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 274 Kč (kr 79) | kr 70 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 Kč (kr 45) | kr 199 | 78% |
| Clothes | 29% | ||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,053 Kč (kr 589) | kr 890 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 994 Kč (kr 285) | kr 315 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,663 Kč (kr 478) | kr 809 | 41% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,811 Kč (kr 520) | kr 1,093 | 52% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 61% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 454,410 Kč (kr 130,478) | kr 255,700 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Kč (kr 10.71) | kr 14.37 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 537 Kč (kr 154) | kr 626 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 261 Kč (kr 75) | kr 201 | 63% |
| Personal Care | 64% | ||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 64% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 200 Kč (kr 57) | kr 145 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Kč (kr 23) | kr 39 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 Kč (kr 21) | kr 54 | 62% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Kč (kr 24) | kr 48 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (kr 9.48) | kr 29 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 Kč (kr 11.61) | kr 27 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Kč (kr 79) | kr 408 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 63% | ||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 63% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383 Kč (kr 110) | kr 496 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 326 Kč (kr 94) | kr 214 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,362 Kč (kr 391) | kr 965 | 59% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 906 Kč (kr 260) | kr 1,106 | 76% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 Kč (kr 34) | kr 107 | 68% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 53 Kč (kr 15.20) | kr 37 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 30 Kč (kr 8.72) | kr 69 | 87% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,298 Kč (kr 1,234) | kr 1,470 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5 Kč (kr 1.44) | kr 1.23 | 17% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 950 Kč (kr 273) | kr 567 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 83 Kč (kr 24) | kr 94 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 64% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,183 prices entered by 593 different people.
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