Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 140% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 130% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 130% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Prague | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 229 Kč (₨2,987) | ₨1,362 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187 Kč (₨2,439) | ₨703 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 105 Kč (₨1,365) | ₨558 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (₨360) | ₨175 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 Kč (₨1,382) | ₨274 | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 Kč (₨1,073) | ₨195 | + 450% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143 Kč (₨1,860) | ₨860 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (₨527) | ₨309 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (₨316) | ₨99 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč (₨312) | ₨472 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Kč (₨2,038) | ₨2,839 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (₨594) | ₨207 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Kč (₨507) | ₨137 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 250% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Prague | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,718 Kč (₨555,919) | ₨131,789 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,310 Kč (₨394,447) | ₨75,504 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,479 Kč (₨84,315) | ₨24,826 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,714 Kč (₨308,606) | ₨85,483 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,708 Kč (₨230,444) | ₨57,670 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,212 Kč (₨54,808) | ₨23,545 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 524 Kč (₨6,823) | ₨2,434 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (₨160,763) | ₨84,244 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (₨52,655) | ₨25,535 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (₨3,452) | ₨2,247 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (₨4,016) | ₨1,347 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 112% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Prague | Karachi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,973 Kč (₨25,682) | ₨3,714 | + 592% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 932 Kč (₨12,125) | ₨7,503 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,127 Kč (₨27,686) | ₨13,265 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč (₨33,807) | ₨20,432 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 94% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Prague | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 708,716 Kč (₨9,223,017) | ₨3,543,370 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (₨519) | ₨256 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (₨7,132) | ₨4,575 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 303 Kč (₨3,944) | ₨2,422 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 42% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Prague | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (₨2,366) | ₨928 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (₨2,544) | ₨805 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (₨15,928) | ₨2,007 | + 693% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (₨2,171) | ₨743 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (₨1,248) | ₨1,545 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (₨1,118) | ₨1,651 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Kč (₨730) | ₨1,184 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 Kč (₨781) | ₨277 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč (₨7,471) | ₨1,044 | + 616% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 157% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Prague | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 769 Kč (₨10,012) | ₨3,576 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Kč (₨6,506) | ₨2,355 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč (₨32,362) | ₨2,951 | + 997% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč (₨15,371) | ₨6,790 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 195 Kč (₨2,533) | ₨1,170 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 Kč (₨913) | ₨909 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (₨651) | ₨927 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,173 Kč (₨236,491) | ₨74,684 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (₨49) | ₨4.35 | + 1028% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč (₨17,897) | ₨9,399 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147 Kč (₨1,907) | ₨533 | + 258% | |
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TOTAL | + 140% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,147 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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