Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Prague | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (287 NT$) | 106 NT$ | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (236 NT$) | 119 NT$ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (136 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (35 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (111 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (98 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (181 NT$) | 167 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (55 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (32 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (35 NT$) | 42 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (204 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (62 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (37 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 88% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Prague | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (49,533 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (38,265 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (8,043 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (31,734 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (23,327 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (5,526 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 591% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (570 NT$) | 349 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (9,949 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (5,397 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (209 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (465 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Prague | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (2,608 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (1,186 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (2,782 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (3,196 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Prague | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (830,184 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (57 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (752 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 Kč (387 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Prague | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (218 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (219 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (1,625 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (158 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (127 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (116 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (63 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (86 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (694 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Prague | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (1,311 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (573 NT$) | 450 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (2,747 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 992 Kč (1,357 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (219 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (93 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (68 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (18,762 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (5.16 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (1,624 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (191 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 437 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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