Cost of living in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 Kč (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 Kč (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (C$1.24) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 Kč (C$2.12) | C$4.18 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 Kč (C$1.77) | C$3.04 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Kč (C$4.01) | C$10 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Kč (C$1.63) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (C$1.40) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kč (C$0.79) | C$3.41 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133 Kč (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Kč (C$2.04) | C$2.48 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Kč (C$0.74) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,538 Kč (C$860) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,980 Kč (C$590) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,737 Kč (C$221) | C$133 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,455 Kč (C$736) | C$1,120 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,980 Kč (C$472) | C$806 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,394 Kč (C$142) | C$66 | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 697 Kč (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,495 Kč (C$739) | C$311 | + 137% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,247 Kč (C$133) | C$97 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 115 Kč (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 Kč (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Kč (C$118) | C$60 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,054 Kč (C$62) | C$39 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Kč (C$89) | C$98 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Kč (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 513,536 Kč (C$30,360) | C$22,935 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kč (C$2.07) | C$1.39 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kč (C$24) | C$67 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Kč (C$5.91) | C$8 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Kč (C$59) | C$77 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kč (C$2.96) | C$6 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kč (C$2.96) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kč (C$2.36) | C$4.28 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kč (C$1.77) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 40 Kč (C$2.36) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Kč (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
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$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 300 Kč (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 Kč (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Kč (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kč (C$4.73) | C$9 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Kč (C$5.91) | C$5.42 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (C$2.96) | C$7 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 Kč (C$4.97) | C$11 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on May 24, 2020.
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