Cost of living in Brno (Czech Republic) is 61% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Brno (Czech Republic) is 64% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Brno | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Kč (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 Kč (CHF 3.68) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.67 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (CHF 2.35) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 Kč (CHF 2.49) | CHF 3.66 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104 Kč (CHF 4.38) | CHF 11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.95 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.65 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kč (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.01 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 Kč (CHF 5.08) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Kč (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.61 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Kč (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.79 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Brno (Czech Republic) is 70% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Brno | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,492 Kč (CHF 904) | CHF 3,991 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,502 Kč (CHF 694) | CHF 3,124 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,558 Kč (CHF 192) | CHF 160 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,029 Kč (CHF 632) | CHF 2,486 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,025 Kč (CHF 506) | CHF 1,680 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380 Kč (CHF 100) | CHF 123 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 366 Kč (CHF 15) | CHF 50 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,449 Kč (CHF 355) | CHF 594 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,228 Kč (CHF 94) | CHF 116 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 256 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 209 Kč (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Brno (Czech Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Brno | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,923 Kč (CHF 81) | CHF 108 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 Kč (CHF 42) | CHF 54 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,668 Kč (CHF 70) | CHF 126 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270 Kč (CHF 95) | CHF 189 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Brno (Czech Republic) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Brno | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 545,142 Kč (CHF 22,929) | CHF 32,454 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.95 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (CHF 23) | CHF 70 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 264 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Brno (Czech Republic) is 62% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Brno | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 132 Kč (CHF 5.54) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 Kč (CHF 5.97) | CHF 29 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 601 Kč (CHF 25) | CHF 125 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (CHF 3.84) | CHF 9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 Kč (CHF 3.17) | CHF 4.29 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Kč (CHF 3.91) | CHF 4.96 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 Kč (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.99 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42 Kč (CHF 1.78) | CHF 3.99 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Kč (CHF 12) | CHF 39 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Brno (Czech Republic) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Brno | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 535 Kč (CHF 23) | CHF 88 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 339 Kč (CHF 14) | CHF 38 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,267 Kč (CHF 53) | CHF 119 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 870 Kč (CHF 37) | CHF 110 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 24 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (CHF 2.54) | CHF 4.87 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Kč (CHF 1.65) | CHF 8 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,791 Kč (CHF 622) | CHF 589 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.03 Kč (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 784 Kč (CHF 33) | CHF 92 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 Kč (CHF 4.94) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 255 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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