Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 Kč (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 Kč (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 Kč (C$4.99) | C$5.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (C$1.18) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Kč (C$3.10) | C$4.48 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 Kč (C$2.76) | C$3.04 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 94 Kč (C$5.36) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 Kč (C$1.92) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (C$1.24) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 Kč (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 31 Kč (C$1.79) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (C$0.88) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,519 Kč (C$1,743) | C$2,136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,748 Kč (C$1,185) | C$1,241 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,258 Kč (C$186) | C$133 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,272 Kč (C$1,158) | C$1,120 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,691 Kč (C$839) | C$806 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,853 Kč (C$106) | C$66 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 392 Kč (C$22) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,906 Kč (C$566) | C$311 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,187 Kč (C$125) | C$97 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 274 Kč (C$16) | C$10 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 174 Kč (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,830 Kč (C$105) | C$60 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 821 Kč (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,364 Kč (C$135) | C$98 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,716 Kč (C$155) | C$117 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 516,637 Kč (C$29,506) | C$22,935 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (C$1.84) | C$1.42 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 562 Kč (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 Kč (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Kč (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 997 Kč (C$57) | C$77 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 86 Kč (C$4.90) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 Kč (C$4.11) | C$3.85 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 77 Kč (C$4.38) | C$4.28 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (C$1.91) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Kč (C$2.46) | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 424 Kč (C$24) | C$20 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 458 Kč (C$26) | C$52 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 418 Kč (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,583 Kč (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 825 Kč (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 155 Kč (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 66 Kč (C$3.78) | C$5.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (C$2.10) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,468 Kč (C$655) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.20 Kč (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 889 Kč (C$51) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Kč (C$6) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 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 1,084 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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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$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,092 (89,154 Kč) in Prague.
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