Cost of living in Brno (Czech Republic) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Brno (Czech Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 Kč (C$13) | C$23 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Kč (C$13) | C$13 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 93 Kč (C$5.86) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (C$1.31) | C$2.41 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 Kč (C$4.94) | C$4.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Kč (C$3.76) | C$3.95 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 Kč (C$5.63) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (C$2.06) | C$4.85 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Kč (C$1.68) | C$3.95 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kč (C$1.20) | C$3.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Kč (C$10) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36 Kč (C$2.24) | C$2.68 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Kč (C$1.36) | C$2.16 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Brno (Czech Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,101 Kč (C$1,704) | C$2,300 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,596 Kč (C$1,295) | C$1,599 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,283 Kč (C$332) | C$120 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,370 Kč (C$1,155) | C$1,347 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,341 Kč (C$839) | C$985 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,886 Kč (C$181) | C$69 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 385 Kč (C$24) | C$60 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,254 Kč (C$582) | C$311 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,848 Kč (C$116) | C$140 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 267 Kč (C$17) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 Kč (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Brno (Czech Republic) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,984 Kč (C$125) | C$70 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 875 Kč (C$55) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,646 Kč (C$103) | C$105 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,393 Kč (C$150) | C$120 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brno (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 620,837 Kč (C$39,029) | C$24,609 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Kč (C$2.26) | C$1.69 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (C$35) | C$60 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 Kč (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Brno (Czech Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 139 Kč (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 Kč (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 721 Kč (C$45) | C$77 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 93 Kč (C$5.83) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 89 Kč (C$5.60) | C$4.17 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 87 Kč (C$5.45) | C$4.59 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37 Kč (C$2.32) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66 Kč (C$4.14) | C$3.02 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 Kč (C$18) | C$22 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Brno (Czech Republic) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brno | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 524 Kč (C$33) | C$61 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 421 Kč (C$26) | C$27 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,357 Kč (C$85) | C$118 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 807 Kč (C$51) | C$97 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 156 Kč (C$10) | C$12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Kč (C$3.96) | C$4.71 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 Kč (C$2.96) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,439 Kč (C$845) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.94 Kč (C$0.31) | C$0.24 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 948 Kč (C$60) | C$38 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 Kč (C$8) | C$13 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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