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EspañolCost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prague (Czech Republic) | Madrid (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 175 Kč (€7) | €13 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 148 Kč (€5.81) | €7 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 79 Kč (€3.10) | €3.42 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 20 Kč (€0.80) | €0.82 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 52 Kč (€2.02) | €2.35 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 44 Kč (€1.73) | €1.92 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 93 Kč (€3.65) | €6 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 32 Kč (€1.25) | €1.89 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 21 Kč (€0.83) | €1.16 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 16 Kč (€0.61) | €0.85 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 142 Kč (€5.55) | €6 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 32 Kč (€1.24) | €1.69 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 14 Kč (€0.54) | €0.80 | 33% |
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||
| Prague (Czech Republic) | Madrid (Spain) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 28,696 Kč (€1,124) | €1,446 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 19,862 Kč (€778) | €1,033 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 3,606 Kč (€141) | €123 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 19,061 Kč (€747) | €994 | 25% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 13,591 Kč (€532) | €682 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,094 Kč (€82) | €79 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 453 Kč (€18) | €29 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 11,123 Kč (€436) | €350 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,228 Kč (€87) | €85 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 266 Kč (€10) | €7 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 148 Kč (€5.79) | €11 | 46% |
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||
| Prague (Czech Republic) | Madrid (Spain) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,076 Kč (€81) | €81 | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 842 Kč (€33) | €32 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,120 Kč (€83) | €78 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,646 Kč (€104) | €98 | 6% |
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||
| Prague (Czech Republic) | Madrid (Spain) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 504,474 Kč (€19,761) | €22,669 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 32 Kč (€1.26) | €1.32 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 554 Kč (€22) | €52 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 264 Kč (€10) | €14 | 27% |
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||
| Prague (Czech Republic) | Madrid (Spain) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 151 Kč (€5.90) | €7 | 21% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 230 Kč (€9) | €7 | 28% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 881 Kč (€34) | €63 | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 86 Kč (€3.36) | €3.97 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 73 Kč (€2.87) | €2.40 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 74 Kč (€2.91) | €2.40 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 31 Kč (€1.23) | €1.57 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 50 Kč (€1.95) | €1.92 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 459 Kč (€18) | €14 | 30% |
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||
| Prague (Czech Republic) | Madrid (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 475 Kč (€19) | €32 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 431 Kč (€17) | €18 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,450 Kč (€57) | €50 | 14% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 909 Kč (€36) | €43 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 156 Kč (€6) | €12 | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 61 Kč (€2.41) | €2.81 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 35 Kč (€1.37) | €4.27 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 10,906 Kč (€427) | €436 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 3.52 Kč (€0.14) | €0.16 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 930 Kč (€36) | €45 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 104 Kč (€4.06) | €5.21 | 22% |
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