- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Canada
- Prague
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic vs 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 | 172 Kč (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 136 Kč (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 Kč (C$5.21) | C$5.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (C$1.31) | C$2.05 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 Kč (C$3.37) | C$5.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Kč (C$2.65) | C$2.90 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 Kč (C$5.90) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (C$1.95) | C$4.10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (C$1.08) | C$3.34 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (C$0.93) | C$3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 Kč (C$9) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (C$1.93) | C$2.51 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (C$0.98) | C$2.01 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 29,435 Kč (C$1,745) | C$1,859 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,370 Kč (C$1,267) | C$1,162 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,805 Kč (C$225) | C$114 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,299 Kč (C$1,203) | C$1,038 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,609 Kč (C$807) | C$779 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,160 Kč (C$128) | C$66 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 409 Kč (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,039 Kč (C$714) | C$351 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,962 Kč (C$116) | C$86 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 255 Kč (C$15) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 Kč (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,041 Kč (C$121) | C$57 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 857 Kč (C$51) | C$38 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,996 Kč (C$118) | C$94 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,314 Kč (C$137) | C$99 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 478,292 Kč (C$28,348) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Kč (C$2.00) | C$1.27 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 533 Kč (C$32) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 Kč (C$15) | C$31 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 802 Kč (C$48) | C$80 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 86 Kč (C$5.10) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Kč (C$4.70) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 73 Kč (C$4.34) | C$2.83 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (C$1.94) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (C$3.12) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 442 Kč (C$26) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478 Kč (C$28) | C$46 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 408 Kč (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,356 Kč (C$80) | C$101 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 908 Kč (C$54) | C$85 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134 Kč (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (C$3.56) | C$5.30 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (C$2.20) | C$5.67 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,841 Kč (C$702) | C$660 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.42 Kč (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 972 Kč (C$58) | C$34 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 104 Kč (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,637 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CAD
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,187
(70,640 Kč)
in Prague.
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