Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kč ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 172 Kč ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 Kč ($5.26) | $4.30 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč ($1.20) | $0.93 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Kč ($3.88) | $3.99 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč ($3.35) | $4.27 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134 Kč ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč ($1.85) | $3.96 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč ($1.09) | $1.68 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč ($1.18) | $2.47 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč ($2.09) | $2.09 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Kč ($1.17) | $2.66 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,533 Kč ($1,647) | $2,041 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,868 Kč ($1,292) | $1,469 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,138 Kč ($285) | $161 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,238 Kč ($1,077) | $1,546 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč ($791) | $1,062 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Kč ($193) | $104 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč ($19) | $62 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,364 Kč ($434) | $312 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,736 Kč ($173) | $151 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 330 Kč ($15) | $23 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč ($88) | $53 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 876 Kč ($41) | $33 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,035 Kč ($94) | $99 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,335 Kč ($108) | $118 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 20% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 616,444 Kč ($28,579) | $23,152 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč ($1.90) | $0.80 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč ($25) | $25 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 295 Kč ($14) | $20 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč ($7) | $5.78 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč ($55) | $130 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč ($5.37) | $6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč ($3.78) | $3.81 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč ($3.92) | $5.37 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč ($2.15) | $4.67 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Kč ($2.15) | $2.04 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč ($24) | $24 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 7% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč ($44) | $39 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč ($19) | $21 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč ($93) | $39 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 986 Kč ($46) | $65 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč ($7) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč ($3.16) | $4.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč ($2.31) | $5.77 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,650 Kč ($818) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.70 Kč ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 Kč ($52) | $33 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 142 Kč ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 494 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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