Cost of living in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 50% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pilsen (Czech Republic) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 110 Kč (C$6) | C$15 | 58% |
| 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$3.86) | C$5.74 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 18 Kč (C$1.05) | C$2.61 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 37 Kč (C$2.16) | C$3.53 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 31 Kč (C$1.84) | C$3.57 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 86 Kč (C$5.07) | C$9 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 26 Kč (C$1.52) | C$4.00 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 18 Kč (C$1.08) | C$3.05 | 65% |
| 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$5.23) | C$16 | 68% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 34 Kč (C$2.01) | C$2.41 | 16% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 20 Kč (C$1.17) | C$2.23 | 48% |
| Housing in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 49% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pilsen (Czech Republic) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,969 Kč (C$703) | C$1,996 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 10,802 Kč (C$634) | C$1,244 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 4,028 Kč (C$236) | C$220 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,769 Kč (C$632) | C$1,346 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,404 Kč (C$493) | C$1,009 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,232 Kč (C$131) | C$119 | 10% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 381 Kč (C$22) | C$58 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 10,173 Kč (C$597) | C$467 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,458 Kč (C$144) | C$171 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 247 Kč (C$14) | C$13 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 152 Kč (C$9) | C$22 | 59% |
| Clothes in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pilsen (Czech Republic) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,500 Kč (C$88) | C$63 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 733 Kč (C$43) | C$38 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,697 Kč (C$100) | C$98 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,843 Kč (C$108) | C$100 | 8% |
| Transportation in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pilsen (Czech Republic) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 421,331 Kč (C$24,732) | C$23,254 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 34 Kč (C$2.01) | C$1.23 | 64% |
| 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 in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pilsen (Czech Republic) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 172 Kč (C$10) | C$10 | 1% |
| 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$5.46) | C$9 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 70 Kč (C$4.14) | C$4.39 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 65 Kč (C$3.84) | C$5.50 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 51 Kč (C$3.00) | C$3.15 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 34 Kč (C$1.98) | C$2.35 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 126 Kč (C$7) | C$17 | 56% |
| Entertainment in Pilsen (Czech Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pilsen (Czech Republic) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 322 Kč (C$19) | C$47 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 286 Kč (C$17) | C$26 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 740 Kč (C$43) | C$96 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 572 Kč (C$34) | C$86 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 95 Kč (C$5.59) | C$8 | 27% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 35 Kč (C$2.05) | C$4.75 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 26 Kč (C$1.55) | C$7 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 14,335 Kč (C$841) | C$544 | 55% |
| 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 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 82 Kč (C$4.81) | C$12 | 60% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$3,558 (60,608 Kč) in Pilsen.