Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 242 Kč (C$15) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 198 Kč (C$13) | C$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 115 Kč (C$7) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (C$1.84) | C$2.41 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (C$6) | C$4.70 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (C$4.34) | C$3.95 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Kč (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 Kč (C$2.75) | C$4.85 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (C$1.86) | C$3.95 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Kč (C$1.35) | C$3.50 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159 Kč (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 Kč (C$2.55) | C$2.68 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (C$1.72) | C$2.16 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,852 Kč (C$2,528) | C$2,300 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,464 Kč (C$1,932) | C$1,599 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,676 Kč (C$360) | C$120 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,964 Kč (C$1,710) | C$1,347 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,030 Kč (C$1,271) | C$985 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,792 Kč (C$241) | C$69 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 462 Kč (C$29) | C$60 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (C$792) | C$311 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (C$240) | C$140 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (C$21) | C$10 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 342 Kč (C$22) | C$26 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (C$103) | C$70 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (C$94) | C$41 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,224 Kč (C$141) | C$105 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (C$212) | C$120 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (C$51,183) | C$24,609 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (C$2.41) | C$1.69 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (C$35) | C$60 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (C$12) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (C$78) | C$77 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (C$9) | C$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (C$5.81) | C$4.17 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (C$4.26) | C$3.11 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (C$5.33) | C$3.02 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 490 Kč (C$31) | C$22 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 663 Kč (C$42) | C$61 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (C$30) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (C$164) | C$118 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,088 Kč (C$69) | C$97 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 Kč (C$11) | C$12 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 Kč (C$4.95) | C$4.71 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (C$3.28) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (C$1,180) | C$647 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (C$0.22) | C$0.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (C$105) | C$38 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 Kč (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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