Cost of living comparison between Prague (Czech Republic) and Rome (Italy)
| Food | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 51% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 122 Kč (€4.83) | €12.89 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 113 Kč (€4.48) | €7.01 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 69 Kč (€2.75) | €4.30 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (€0.83) | €1.56 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Kč (€1.23) | €3.88 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Kč (€1.49) | €2.54 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80 Kč (€3.18) | €5.78 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Kč (€1.07) | €2.35 | 54% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Kč (€1.04) | €2.24 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 14.94 Kč (€0.59) | €1.17 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 127 Kč (€5.03) | €4.63 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 Kč (€1.28) | €1.90 | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19.60 Kč (€0.78) | €1.64 | 53% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 18,361 Kč (€729) | €1,540 | 53% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,863 Kč (€114) | €123 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 451 Kč (€17.89) | €29 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,984 Kč (€555) | €557 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,063 Kč (€82) | €127 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 234 Kč (€9.29) | €5.43 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 144 Kč (€5.71) | €8.56 | 33% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 3% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,146 Kč (€85) | €85 | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 972 Kč (€39) | €35 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,739 Kč (€69) | €77 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,618 Kč (€64) | €94 | 32% |
| Transportation | 2% | ||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 2% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 476,483 Kč (€18,917) | €21,000 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kč (€1.38) | €1.61 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (€22) | €31 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 293 Kč (€11.64) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 34% | ||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 135 Kč (€5.37) | €9.56 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 62 Kč (€2.45) | €5.42 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 82 Kč (€3.27) | €2.84 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 Kč (€3.17) | €3.04 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Kč (€1.08) | €2.17 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44 Kč (€1.75) | €1.77 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 Kč (€10.79) | €17.24 | 37% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 401 Kč (€15.93) | €32 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 Kč (€12.39) | €15.90 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 646 Kč (€26) | €71 | 64% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 925 Kč (€37) | €64 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126 Kč (€5.00) | €9.08 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Kč (€2.18) | €1.12 | 95% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 28 Kč (€1.12) | €5 | 78% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 3,646 Kč (€145) | €148 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.53 Kč (€0.22) | €0.16 | 36% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,255 Kč (€50) | €69 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 83 Kč (€3.30) | €4.67 | 29% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,780 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2012.
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Rome (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Rome
you would need to make just about €2,279
(57,404 Kč)
in Prague.
