Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 Kč ($10) | $24 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč ($8) | $11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč ($4.73) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč ($1.28) | $1.20 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Kč ($4.28) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Kč ($3.69) | $3.84 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 165 Kč ($7) | $5.85 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč ($1.59) | $3.96 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč ($1.09) | $1.85 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Kč ($1.18) | $4.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč ($1.95) | $3.56 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Kč ($1.37) | $2.33 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 51% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,333 Kč ($1,671) | $3,604 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,459 Kč ($1,197) | $2,639 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,494 Kč ($239) | $241 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,114 Kč ($1,095) | $2,603 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,990 Kč ($828) | $1,808 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,082 Kč ($178) | $165 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 467 Kč ($20) | $54 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč ($538) | $284 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč ($176) | $188 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč ($12) | $15 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč ($13) | $26 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,916 Kč ($84) | $69 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,032 Kč ($45) | $49 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,370 Kč ($103) | $97 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč ($113) | $146 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 54% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 597,282 Kč ($26,033) | $25,411 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč ($1.67) | $1.34 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč ($24) | $109 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 336 Kč ($15) | $16 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč ($53) | $149 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč ($4.18) | $6 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč ($3.74) | $9 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč ($2.82) | $4.93 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč ($3.06) | $2.28 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč ($25) | $39 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 709 Kč ($31) | $65 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 499 Kč ($22) | $32 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč ($108) | $173 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč ($51) | $139 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190 Kč ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 Kč ($3.21) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 Kč ($2.15) | $8 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 19,043 Kč ($830) | $471 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč ($0.16) | $0.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč ($60) | $62 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 145 Kč ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,076 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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