Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kč (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 Kč (€4.23) | €5.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (€1.09) | €1.69 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Kč (€3.66) | €3.98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (€3.01) | €2.19 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 131 Kč (€5.50) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (€1.68) | €1.85 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (€0.98) | €1.16 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (€1.08) | €1.26 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kč (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 Kč (€1.97) | €2.13 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (€1.14) | €1.40 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 28% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,878 Kč (€1,506) | €1,035 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,133 Kč (€1,181) | €804 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,787 Kč (€243) | €165 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,123 Kč (€971) | €750 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,035 Kč (€715) | €452 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,005 Kč (€168) | €189 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 305 Kč (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,001 Kč (€294) | €298 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,001 Kč (€168) | €125 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 148 Kč (€6) | €3.36 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (€14) | €12 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,902 Kč (€80) | €72 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (€36) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (€85) | €97 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (€98) | €165 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (€25,488) | €23,539 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (€1.74) | €1.66 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (€23) | €51 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 Kč (€12) | €17 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (€50) | €103 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (€4.86) | €4.32 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (€3.89) | €3.66 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (€3.55) | €3.17 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (€1.95) | €1.93 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (€2.63) | €1.94 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (€21) | €18 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 977 Kč (€41) | €42 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (€18) | €17 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (€84) | €60 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,002 Kč (€42) | €76 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 Kč (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (€2.87) | €1.70 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (€2.10) | €5.15 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (€576) | €480 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (€0.16) | €0.17 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (€50) | €57 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 Kč (€5.85) | €5.29 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 463 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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