Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Berkeley, California, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 50% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč ($5.15) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 83 Kč ($3.71) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč ($0.91) | $1.13 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč ($2.34) | $4.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Kč ($1.86) | $5.05 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč ($4.56) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč ($1.47) | $3.72 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč ($0.82) | $1.87 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč ($0.51) | $2.79 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kč ($7) | $15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč ($1.49) | $1.75 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč ($1.08) | $2.80 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 67% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč ($805) | $4,186 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,511 Kč ($876) | $2,732 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,952 Kč ($177) | $180 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,844 Kč ($846) | $2,453 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,436 Kč ($603) | $2,086 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,485 Kč ($112) | $90 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč ($22) | $59 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,247 Kč ($505) | $299 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,455 Kč ($110) | $140 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257 Kč ($12) | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 Kč ($8) | $23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,159 Kč ($97) | $60 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 831 Kč ($37) | $54 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,970 Kč ($88) | $91 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,515 Kč ($113) | $201 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 492,758 Kč ($22,130) | $24,934 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč ($1.43) | $0.90 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč ($23) | $88 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč ($12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 60% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 Kč ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč ($10) | $18 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 Kč ($29) | $156 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 92 Kč ($4.15) | $12 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč ($3.65) | $4.89 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Kč ($3.30) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč ($1.45) | $4.54 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 Kč ($2.25) | $2.63 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 398 Kč ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 52% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454 Kč ($20) | $48 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 386 Kč ($17) | $27 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,181 Kč ($53) | $152 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč ($22) | $96 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140 Kč ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 62 Kč ($2.79) | $4.39 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč ($1.25) | $7 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,983 Kč ($583) | $433 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč ($0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 856 Kč ($38) | $98 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč ($3.50) | $10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 56% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$14,000
in Berkeley, California
you would need to make just about $6,135
(136,605 Kč)
in Prague.
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