Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 144% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 99% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Prague | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 246 Kč (руб 940) | руб 401 | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 Kč (руб 741) | руб 322 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (руб 454) | руб 175 | + 159% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (руб 107) | руб 76 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 74 Kč (руб 282) | руб 113 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (руб 260) | руб 153 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (руб 627) | руб 378 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (руб 154) | руб 102 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (руб 109) | руб 38 | + 184% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (руб 85) | руб 69 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (руб 516) | руб 597 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (руб 157) | руб 124 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (руб 102) | руб 27 | + 279% | |
Housing | + 270% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 270% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Prague | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,681 Kč (руб 139,957) | руб 38,419 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (руб 109,921) | руб 24,855 | + 342% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (руб 20,715) | руб 6,083 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,621 Kč (руб 90,124) | руб 19,940 | + 352% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (руб 71,263) | руб 13,661 | + 422% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (руб 13,599) | руб 3,095 | + 339% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (руб 1,606) | руб 434 | + 270% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (руб 47,613) | руб 22,963 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (руб 14,409) | руб 4,467 | + 223% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (руб 1,267) | руб 399 | + 218% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (руб 1,038) | руб 642 | + 62% | |
Clothes | + 174% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 174% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (руб 6,190) | руб 2,436 | + 154% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (руб 5,673) | руб 1,969 | + 188% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (руб 8,959) | руб 3,973 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (руб 12,733) | руб 3,702 | + 244% | |
Transportation | + 119% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 119% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (руб 3,078,643) | руб 1,268,460 | + 143% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (руб 153) | руб 52 | + 197% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 525 Kč (руб 2,004) | руб 1,215 | + 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (руб 1,235) | руб 471 | + 163% | |
Personal Care | + 158% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 158% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (руб 694) | руб 331 | + 109% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (руб 746) | руб 539 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (руб 4,670) | руб 1,365 | + 242% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (руб 541) | руб 201 | + 169% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (руб 350) | руб 142 | + 146% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (руб 392) | руб 190 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (руб 256) | руб 76 | + 239% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (руб 321) | руб 90 | + 255% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (руб 1,936) | руб 293 | + 561% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 83% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Prague | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (руб 2,590) | руб 1,375 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (руб 1,797) | руб 559 | + 222% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (руб 9,842) | руб 3,330 | + 196% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (руб 4,409) | руб 2,823 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (руб 665) | руб 252 | + 164% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (руб 293) | руб 123 | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (руб 197) | руб 176 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (руб 70,972) | руб 33,208 | + 114% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (руб 13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (руб 6,286) | руб 2,562 | + 145% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (руб 578) | руб 128 | + 353% | |
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TOTAL | + 144% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2025.
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