- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Canada
- Prague
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (C$12) | C$16 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 Kč (C$4.90) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (C$1.18) | C$2.05 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč (C$3.03) | C$5.20 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Kč (C$2.43) | C$2.90 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (C$5.88) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (C$1.90) | C$4.10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (C$1.06) | C$3.34 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč (C$0.66) | C$3.36 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 Kč (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (C$1.90) | C$2.51 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (C$1.40) | C$2.01 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (C$1,037) | C$1,859 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,772 Kč (C$1,144) | C$1,162 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,013 Kč (C$232) | C$114 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,941 Kč (C$1,096) | C$1,038 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,918 Kč (C$747) | C$779 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,511 Kč (C$145) | C$66 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (C$29) | C$39 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,603 Kč (C$613) | C$351 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,455 Kč (C$142) | C$86 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 Kč (C$14) | C$9 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 Kč (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,094 Kč (C$121) | C$57 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 815 Kč (C$47) | C$38 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,070 Kč (C$120) | C$94 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,544 Kč (C$147) | C$99 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 495,689 Kč (C$28,675) | C$22,749 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (C$1.84) | C$1.27 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 Kč (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 Kč (C$37) | C$80 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 92 Kč (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč (C$4.70) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Kč (C$4.26) | C$2.83 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (C$1.87) | C$3.09 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (C$3.09) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 398 Kč (C$23) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454 Kč (C$26) | C$46 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 394 Kč (C$23) | C$26 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,181 Kč (C$68) | C$101 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140 Kč (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 62 Kč (C$3.60) | C$5.30 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (C$1.62) | C$5.67 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,983 Kč (C$751) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 856 Kč (C$50) | C$34 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (C$4.51) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,891 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$6,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,428
(76,543 Kč)
in Prague.
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