Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Prague | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 238 Kč (AU$15) | AU$24 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 198 Kč (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 Kč (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (AU$1.78) | AU$2.17 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 Kč (AU$4.44) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (AU$4.34) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 160 Kč (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (AU$2.30) | AU$5.67 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (AU$1.85) | AU$3.74 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (AU$1.51) | AU$7 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 Kč (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Kč (AU$2.71) | AU$3.79 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (AU$1.80) | AU$3.44 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Prague | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,897 Kč (AU$2,627) | AU$4,057 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,550 Kč (AU$2,027) | AU$2,843 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,323 Kč (AU$342) | AU$265 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,807 Kč (AU$1,658) | AU$2,283 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,508 Kč (AU$1,253) | AU$1,894 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,672 Kč (AU$236) | AU$169 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 538 Kč (AU$35) | AU$76 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,111 Kč (AU$842) | AU$829 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,133 Kč (AU$265) | AU$245 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (AU$21) | AU$19 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (AU$17) | AU$40 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Prague | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 Kč (AU$131) | AU$119 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,226 Kč (AU$79) | AU$88 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,467 Kč (AU$158) | AU$169 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,238 Kč (AU$208) | AU$182 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Prague | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (AU$51,839) | AU$39,104 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (AU$2.57) | AU$2.00 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 546 Kč (AU$35) | AU$183 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 315 Kč (AU$20) | AU$34 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Prague | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (AU$79) | AU$82 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (AU$5.89) | AU$5.66 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (AU$5.52) | AU$11 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 Kč (AU$4.09) | AU$5.09 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 75 Kč (AU$4.80) | AU$5.82 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 509 Kč (AU$33) | AU$42 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Prague | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 677 Kč (AU$43) | AU$72 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 489 Kč (AU$31) | AU$45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (AU$166) | AU$406 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,219 Kč (AU$78) | AU$118 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 188 Kč (AU$12) | AU$24 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (AU$4.94) | AU$5.29 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (AU$3.32) | AU$13 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (AU$1,195) | AU$1,082 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (AU$0.22) | AU$0.43 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,582 Kč (AU$102) | AU$83 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Kč (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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