Cost of living in Brno (Czech Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Brno (Czech Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 162 Kč (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Kč (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 Kč (C$4.72) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kč (C$1.04) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 55 Kč (C$3.07) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Kč (C$3.08) | C$3.17 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Kč (C$4.08) | C$10 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (C$1.85) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kč (C$1.19) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kč (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Kč (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 31 Kč (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Kč (C$1.01) | C$1.93 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Brno (Czech Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,790 Kč (C$1,157) | C$2,136 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,021 Kč (C$892) | C$1,233 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,222 Kč (C$235) | C$124 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,045 Kč (C$893) | C$1,120 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,069 Kč (C$672) | C$805 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,143 Kč (C$119) | C$66 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 357 Kč (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,765 Kč (C$543) | C$311 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,716 Kč (C$207) | C$97 | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191 Kč (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 157 Kč (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Brno (Czech Republic) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,778 Kč (C$99) | C$60 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 844 Kč (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,812 Kč (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,110 Kč (C$117) | C$117 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Brno (Czech Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 511,871 Kč (C$28,487) | C$22,942 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Kč (C$1.73) | C$1.40 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 255 Kč (C$14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Brno (Czech Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Kč (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 Kč (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 693 Kč (C$39) | C$77 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88 Kč (C$4.92) | C$6 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Kč (C$4.37) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92 Kč (C$5.14) | C$4.33 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 Kč (C$1.60) | C$3.16 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 44 Kč (C$2.46) | C$2.46 | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 236 Kč (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Brno (Czech Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 498 Kč (C$28) | C$51 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 348 Kč (C$19) | C$27 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,325 Kč (C$74) | C$135 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 Kč (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 Kč (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 Kč (C$3.16) | C$5.42 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč (C$1.98) | C$7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,312 Kč (C$741) | C$647 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.28 Kč (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 801 Kč (C$45) | C$37 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 102 Kč (C$5.69) | C$11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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