Cost of living in Pilsen, Czech Republic vs Kingston, Canada
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 50% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 Kč (C$7) | C$15 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123 Kč (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 Kč (C$3.90) | C$5.74 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Kč (C$1.06) | C$2.61 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 Kč (C$2.18) | C$3.53 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 Kč (C$1.86) | C$3.57 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Kč (C$5.12) | C$9 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kč (C$1.53) | C$4.00 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (C$1.09) | C$3.05 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Kč (C$0.68) | C$4.24 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 Kč (C$5.29) | C$16 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Kč (C$2.03) | C$2.41 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 Kč (C$1.18) | C$2.23 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,969 Kč (C$710) | C$1,996 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,802 Kč (C$641) | C$1,244 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,028 Kč (C$239) | C$220 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,769 Kč (C$639) | C$1,346 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,404 Kč (C$499) | C$1,009 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,232 Kč (C$132) | C$119 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 381 Kč (C$23) | C$58 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,173 Kč (C$604) | C$467 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,458 Kč (C$146) | C$171 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 247 Kč (C$15) | C$13 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 152 Kč (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 19% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Kč (C$89) | C$63 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 733 Kč (C$43) | C$38 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,697 Kč (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,843 Kč (C$109) | C$100 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 421,331 Kč (C$24,998) | C$23,254 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 Kč (C$2.03) | C$1.23 | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 442 Kč (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 237 Kč (C$14) | C$21 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 172 Kč (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 93 Kč (C$5.52) | C$9 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 70 Kč (C$4.18) | C$4.39 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Kč (C$3.88) | C$5.50 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 Kč (C$3.03) | C$3.15 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 34 Kč (C$2.00) | C$2.35 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 126 Kč (C$7) | C$17 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 322 Kč (C$19) | C$47 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 286 Kč (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 740 Kč (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Kč (C$34) | C$86 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 Kč (C$5.65) | C$8 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Kč (C$2.07) | C$4.75 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26 Kč (C$1.57) | C$7 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,335 Kč (C$851) | C$544 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.23 Kč (C$0.25) | C$0.51 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 547 Kč (C$32) | C$51 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 Kč (C$4.87) | C$12 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$4,022 (67,789 Kč) in Pilsen.
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