Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197 Kč (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 176 Kč (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (C$5.23) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Kč (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 Kč (C$2.83) | C$4.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Kč (C$3.59) | C$3.17 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 Kč (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (C$2.28) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (C$1.19) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Kč (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Kč (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Kč (C$1.89) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Kč (C$0.76) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,554 Kč (C$1,577) | C$2,136 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,860 Kč (C$1,097) | C$1,233 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,935 Kč (C$273) | C$124 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,589 Kč (C$1,082) | C$1,120 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,165 Kč (C$893) | C$805 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,716 Kč (C$95) | C$66 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 Kč (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,124 Kč (C$559) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,660 Kč (C$147) | C$97 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266 Kč (C$15) | C$10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213 Kč (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,722 Kč (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 864 Kč (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,796 Kč (C$99) | C$98 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,159 Kč (C$119) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,695 Kč (C$29,745) | C$22,942 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (C$2.18) | C$1.40 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 524 Kč (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 265 Kč (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 Kč (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 Kč (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 994 Kč (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (C$5.00) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (C$4.79) | C$3.85 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Kč (C$4.58) | C$4.33 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kč (C$2.21) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 526 Kč (C$29) | C$20 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 562 Kč (C$31) | C$51 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 386 Kč (C$21) | C$27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,438 Kč (C$135) | C$135 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,077 Kč (C$59) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 176 Kč (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (C$3.52) | C$5.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Kč (C$2.54) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,289 Kč (C$679) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Kč (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 879 Kč (C$49) | C$37 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123 Kč (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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