Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Kč (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (€4.75) | €5.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (€1.14) | €1.78 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Kč (€3.45) | €3.98 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (€2.71) | €3.04 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (€1.60) | €1.97 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (€1.14) | €1.27 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (€0.88) | €1.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (€5.38) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (€1.64) | €2.57 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (€1.07) | €1.56 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% 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 | 37,250 Kč (€1,483) | €1,137 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (€1,147) | €779 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (€216) | €138 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,171 Kč (€962) | €1,084 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (€744) | €598 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (€142) | €131 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (€17) | €21 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (€497) | €318 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (€150) | €122 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (€13) | €3.51 | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% more expensive than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (€65) | €71 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (€59) | €42 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (€93) | €97 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (€133) | €136 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 28% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (€32,121) | €24,052 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (€1.60) | €1.80 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Kč (€21) | €46 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (€49) | €85 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (€5.64) | €4.72 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (€3.65) | €3.71 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (€4.09) | €2.90 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (€2.68) | €2.12 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (€3.34) | €2.25 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (€20) | €19 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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| Prague | Genoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (€27) | €41 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (€19) | €17 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (€103) | €60 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (€46) | €72 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (€3.06) | €1.55 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (€2.06) | €5.18 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (€740) | €480 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (€0.14) | €0.17 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (€66) | €63 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (€6) | €5.31 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 278 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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