Cost of living in Brno (Czech Republic) is 41% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Brno (Czech Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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Brno | Canberra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 Kč (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 164 Kč (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 86 Kč (AU$5.81) | AU$9 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kč (AU$1.31) | AU$1.67 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (AU$3.78) | AU$8 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 56 Kč (AU$3.75) | AU$4.27 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 92 Kč (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kč (AU$2.49) | AU$4.61 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (AU$1.52) | AU$2.94 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kč (AU$1.20) | AU$5.29 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 127 Kč (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 35 Kč (AU$2.36) | AU$2.74 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Kč (AU$1.44) | AU$3.18 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Brno (Czech Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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Brno | Canberra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,248 Kč (AU$1,435) | AU$2,967 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,502 Kč (AU$1,114) | AU$2,189 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,558 Kč (AU$308) | AU$290 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,029 Kč (AU$1,015) | AU$2,216 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,025 Kč (AU$812) | AU$1,640 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380 Kč (AU$161) | AU$158 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 366 Kč (AU$25) | AU$46 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,449 Kč (AU$570) | AU$448 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,228 Kč (AU$150) | AU$263 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 256 Kč (AU$17) | AU$14 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 209 Kč (AU$14) | AU$34 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Brno (Czech Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,923 Kč (AU$130) | AU$103 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 Kč (AU$67) | AU$94 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,668 Kč (AU$113) | AU$158 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270 Kč (AU$153) | AU$127 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Brno (Czech Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 545,142 Kč (AU$36,807) | AU$29,334 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (AU$2.63) | AU$1.90 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 539 Kč (AU$36) | AU$109 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 274 Kč (AU$19) | AU$23 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Brno (Czech Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 132 Kč (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 Kč (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 601 Kč (AU$41) | AU$77 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 Kč (AU$5.10) | AU$4.31 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Kč (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 Kč (AU$2.90) | AU$2.99 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 42 Kč (AU$2.85) | AU$2.99 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Kč (AU$19) | AU$30 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Brno (Czech Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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Brno | Canberra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 535 Kč (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 339 Kč (AU$23) | AU$34 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,267 Kč (AU$86) | AU$175 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 870 Kč (AU$59) | AU$102 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 Kč (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (AU$4.08) | AU$4.60 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Kč (AU$2.64) | AU$10 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,791 Kč (AU$999) | AU$738 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.03 Kč (AU$0.34) | AU$0.90 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 784 Kč (AU$53) | AU$66 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 Kč (AU$8) | AU$38 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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