Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 183% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 122% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Prague | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 239 Kč (руб 1,013) | руб 618 | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 199 Kč (руб 844) | руб 331 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (руб 459) | руб 167 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Kč (руб 129) | руб 68 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (руб 416) | руб 98 | + 327% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 Kč (руб 327) | руб 123 | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 165 Kč (руб 701) | руб 378 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (руб 154) | руб 93 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (руб 106) | руб 44 | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Kč (руб 115) | руб 64 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kč (руб 694) | руб 504 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (руб 172) | руб 109 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Kč (руб 124) | руб 26 | + 372% | |
Housing | + 296% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 296% 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 | 44,241 Kč (руб 187,449) | руб 46,682 | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,687 Kč (руб 138,493) | руб 26,998 | + 413% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,317 Kč (руб 22,528) | руб 8,259 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,753 Kč (руб 113,352) | руб 23,345 | + 386% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,037 Kč (руб 84,896) | руб 14,965 | + 467% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,102 Kč (руб 17,381) | руб 4,732 | + 267% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 578 Kč (руб 2,448) | руб 710 | + 245% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (руб 52,341) | руб 23,725 | + 121% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (руб 17,143) | руб 5,020 | + 242% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (руб 1,124) | руб 362 | + 210% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (руб 1,307) | руб 511 | + 156% | |
Clothes | + 244% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 244% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,080 Kč (руб 8,813) | руб 2,518 | + 250% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,288 Kč (руб 5,459) | руб 1,672 | + 226% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,415 Kč (руб 10,231) | руб 2,854 | + 258% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,332 Kč (руб 14,117) | руб 3,530 | + 300% | |
Transportation | + 144% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 144% 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 3,418,697) | руб 1,338,980 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (руб 162) | руб 51 | + 217% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 549 Kč (руб 2,325) | руб 1,228 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 301 Kč (руб 1,276) | руб 356 | + 258% | |
Personal Care | + 180% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 180% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Prague | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (руб 770) | руб 304 | + 154% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (руб 828) | руб 504 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (руб 5,186) | руб 1,283 | + 304% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (руб 707) | руб 182 | + 288% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (руб 406) | руб 171 | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (руб 364) | руб 143 | + 154% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč (руб 274) | руб 96 | + 185% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč (руб 297) | руб 89 | + 236% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 550 Kč (руб 2,331) | руб 373 | + 525% | |
Entertainment | + 159% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 159% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Prague | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 726 Kč (руб 3,076) | руб 1,184 | + 160% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 505 Kč (руб 2,138) | руб 609 | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (руб 10,929) | руб 2,697 | + 305% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,225 Kč (руб 5,189) | руб 2,892 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 185 Kč (руб 784) | руб 274 | + 186% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Kč (руб 316) | руб 163 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 Kč (руб 240) | руб 217 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,595 Kč (руб 78,784) | руб 34,739 | + 127% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.68 Kč (руб 16) | руб 1.97 | + 692% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,563 Kč (руб 6,623) | руб 2,636 | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 Kč (руб 630) | руб 176 | + 259% | |
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TOTAL | + 183% |

These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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