- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Canada
- Karlovy Vary
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kč (C$12) | C$14 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 176 Kč (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 106 Kč (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Kč (C$1.35) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 Kč (C$2.19) | C$4.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Kč (C$1.79) | C$2.62 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Kč (C$4.72) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 Kč (C$1.70) | C$3.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Kč (C$1.48) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kč (C$0.85) | C$2.89 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159 Kč (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 Kč (C$2.07) | C$2.31 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (C$0.83) | C$1.76 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,035 Kč (C$963) | C$1,186 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 Kč (C$679) | C$982 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kč (C$283) | C$117 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,000 Kč (C$962) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Kč (C$566) | C$695 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Kč (C$170) | C$64 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Kč (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,000 Kč (C$735) | C$392 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Kč (C$141) | C$111 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kč (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kč (C$5.66) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Kč (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,054 Kč (C$60) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Kč (C$85) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Kč (C$85) | C$87 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 513,536 Kč (C$29,046) | C$22,684 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kč (C$1.98) | C$1.19 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kč (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Kč (C$5.66) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Kč (C$57) | C$85 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kč (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kč (C$2.83) | C$3.90 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kč (C$2.26) | C$3.90 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kč (C$1.70) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 Kč (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Kč (C$11) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kč (C$17) | C$43 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 Kč (C$17) | C$27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 Kč (C$40) | C$84 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Kč (C$34) | C$93 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kč (C$4.52) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Kč (C$5.66) | C$5.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (C$2.83) | C$5.57 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 Kč (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 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 45 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,729
(48,247 Kč)
in Karlovy Vary.
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