Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 78% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 71% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Prague | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,112 £ [BM] | 16,908 £ [BM] | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,911 £ [BM] | 25,507 £ [BM] | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21,770 £ [BM] | 15,865 £ [BM] | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,629 £ [BM] | 5,471 £ [BM] | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17,899 £ [BM] | 11,811 £ [BM] | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,770 £ [BM] | 3,861 £ [BM] | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28,989 £ [BM] | 11,902 £ [BM] | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,800 £ [BM] | 4,483 £ [BM] | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,146 £ [BM] | 3,868 £ [BM] | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,687 £ [BM] | 10,726 £ [BM] | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,820 £ [BM] | 22,098 £ [BM] | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9,933 £ [BM] | 5,438 £ [BM] | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,867 £ [BM] | 1,672 £ [BM] | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 167% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Prague | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,953,541 £ [BM] | 2,266,120 £ [BM] | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,144,203 £ [BM] | 1,023,070 £ [BM] | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,291,532 £ [BM] | 785,722 £ [BM] | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,095,657 £ [BM] | 1,927,480 £ [BM] | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,745,720 £ [BM] | 1,281,530 £ [BM] | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 887,344 £ [BM] | 407,505 £ [BM] | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91,564 £ [BM] | 36,580 £ [BM] | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,597,466 £ [BM] | 2,423,240 £ [BM] | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 866,606 £ [BM] | 984,937 £ [BM] | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,540 £ [BM] | 19,256 £ [BM] | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74,621 £ [BM] | 20,000 £ [BM] | + 273% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Prague | Damascus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418,762 £ [BM] | 136,717 £ [BM] | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190,498 £ [BM] | 359,048 £ [BM] | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 446,784 £ [BM] | 269,748 £ [BM] | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513,213 £ [BM] | 236,715 £ [BM] | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 79% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Prague | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,304,083 £ [BM] | 81,598,000 £ [BM] | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,114 £ [BM] | 5,610 £ [BM] | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 120,785 £ [BM] | 60,000 £ [BM] | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 62,200 £ [BM] | 25,171 £ [BM] | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 160% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Prague | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35,011 £ [BM] | 4,257 £ [BM] | + 722% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35,227 £ [BM] | 6,632 £ [BM] | + 431% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 260,940 £ [BM] | 50,000 £ [BM] | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,430 £ [BM] | 7,982 £ [BM] | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,368 £ [BM] | 11,560 £ [BM] | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,577 £ [BM] | 11,251 £ [BM] | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,175 £ [BM] | 6,185 £ [BM] | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,758 £ [BM] | 7,645 £ [BM] | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 111,515 £ [BM] | 45,529 £ [BM] | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Prague | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210,518 £ [BM] | 60,604 £ [BM] | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91,988 £ [BM] | 29,340 £ [BM] | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 441,043 £ [BM] | 180,000 £ [BM] | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 217,870 £ [BM] | 281,413 £ [BM] | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,189 £ [BM] | 33,248 £ [BM] | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,995 £ [BM] | 25,504 £ [BM] | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,980 £ [BM] | 44,234 £ [BM] | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,012,708 £ [BM] | 2,029,040 £ [BM] | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 828 £ [BM] | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260,810 £ [BM] | 41,057 £ [BM] | + 535% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,682 £ [BM] | 13,121 £ [BM] | + 134% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 569 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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