Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 16% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 229 Kč (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187 Kč (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 105 Kč (£3.83) | £3.77 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (£1.01) | £1.10 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 Kč (£3.88) | £3.44 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 Kč (£3.01) | £2.05 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143 Kč (£5.22) | £3.39 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (£1.48) | £2.03 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (£0.89) | £0.87 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč (£0.88) | £1.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Kč (£5.71) | £8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (£1.66) | £2.04 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Kč (£1.42) | £0.91 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,718 Kč (£1,559) | £1,574 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,310 Kč (£1,106) | £1,037 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,479 Kč (£236) | £272 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,714 Kč (£865) | £852 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,708 Kč (£646) | £725 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,212 Kč (£154) | £105 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 524 Kč (£19) | £27 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (£451) | £347 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (£148) | £102 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (£10) | £7 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (£11) | £13 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,973 Kč (£72) | £63 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 932 Kč (£34) | £28 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,127 Kč (£78) | £67 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč (£95) | £62 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 708,716 Kč (£25,862) | £24,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (£1.45) | £1.53 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (£20) | £64 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 302 Kč (£11) | £12 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (£45) | £100 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (£6) | £3.66 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (£3.50) | £1.98 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (£3.13) | £3.40 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Kč (£2.05) | £1.99 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 Kč (£2.19) | £1.92 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč (£21) | £13 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Prague | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 769 Kč (£28) | £23 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Kč (£18) | £18 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč (£91) | £93 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč (£43) | £49 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 195 Kč (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 Kč (£2.56) | £3.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (£1.82) | £4.04 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,173 Kč (£663) | £444 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (£0.14) | £0.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč (£50) | £31 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Kč (£5.34) | £12 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 687 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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