Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 78% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 38% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Prague | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 245 Kč (S/. 37) | S/. 19 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 Kč (S/. 30) | S/. 18 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 112 Kč (S/. 17) | S/. 7 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (S/. 4.25) | S/. 5.84 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 Kč (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Kč (S/. 10) | S/. 3.86 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Kč (S/. 27) | S/. 10 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kč (S/. 5.98) | S/. 5.07 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (S/. 4.51) | S/. 2.95 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (S/. 3.52) | S/. 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč (S/. 22) | S/. 44 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Kč (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (S/. 4.31) | S/. 2.28 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 204% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Prague | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,071 Kč (S/. 5,513) | S/. 1,828 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (S/. 4,403) | S/. 931 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (S/. 830) | S/. 131 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,729 Kč (S/. 3,780) | S/. 1,152 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (S/. 2,855) | S/. 745 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (S/. 545) | S/. 104 | + 426% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 538 Kč (S/. 82) | S/. 66 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,111 Kč (S/. 2,004) | S/. 1,071 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,133 Kč (S/. 632) | S/. 340 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (S/. 51) | S/. 27 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (S/. 42) | S/. 14 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 112% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Prague | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 Kč (S/. 311) | S/. 137 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,226 Kč (S/. 187) | S/. 87 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,325 Kč (S/. 355) | S/. 239 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (S/. 510) | S/. 196 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Prague | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (S/. 123,326) | S/. 53,456 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (S/. 6) | S/. 4.71 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 510 Kč (S/. 78) | S/. 78 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (S/. 49) | S/. 28 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 65% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Prague | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (S/. 28) | S/. 8 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (S/. 30) | S/. 20 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (S/. 187) | S/. 61 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (S/. 22) | S/. 24 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (S/. 13) | S/. 19 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 Kč (S/. 10) | S/. 5.11 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 75 Kč (S/. 11) | S/. 5.53 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 509 Kč (S/. 78) | S/. 25 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 57% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Prague | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (S/. 104) | S/. 36 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 489 Kč (S/. 75) | S/. 28 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (S/. 394) | S/. 135 | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,228 Kč (S/. 188) | S/. 68 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (S/. 27) | S/. 26 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (S/. 2,843) | S/. 2,312 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (S/. 0.53) | S/. 0.64 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (S/. 252) | S/. 107 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 Kč (S/. 23) | S/. 12 | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 285 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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