Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 8% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Prague | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 229 Kč ($U404) | $U767 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187 Kč ($U330) | $U444 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 105 Kč ($U184) | $U208 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč ($U49) | $U42 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 Kč ($U187) | $U169 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 Kč ($U145) | $U111 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143 Kč ($U251) | $U296 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč ($U71) | $U78 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč ($U43) | $U56 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč ($U42) | $U93 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Kč ($U275) | $U358 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč ($U80) | $U128 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Kč ($U68) | $U79 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 58% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Prague | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,718 Kč ($U75,130) | $U43,007 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,310 Kč ($U53,308) | $U26,535 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,479 Kč ($U11,395) | $U3,705 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,714 Kč ($U41,707) | $U26,657 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,708 Kč ($U31,144) | $U18,481 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,212 Kč ($U7,407) | $U2,438 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 524 Kč ($U922) | $U1,504 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč ($U21,727) | $U18,647 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč ($U7,116) | $U6,597 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč ($U467) | $U256 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč ($U543) | $U316 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,973 Kč ($U3,471) | $U3,458 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 932 Kč ($U1,639) | $U1,774 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,127 Kč ($U3,742) | $U4,623 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč ($U4,569) | $U4,183 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 708,716 Kč ($U1,246,456) | $U1,245,270 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč ($U70) | $U74 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč ($U964) | $U2,363 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 302 Kč ($U531) | $U471 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 7% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Prague | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč ($U320) | $U310 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč ($U344) | $U554 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč ($U2,153) | $U1,644 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč ($U293) | $U369 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč ($U169) | $U156 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč ($U151) | $U330 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Kč ($U99) | $U107 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 Kč ($U106) | $U130 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč ($U1,010) | $U552 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Prague | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 769 Kč ($U1,353) | $U1,497 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Kč ($U879) | $U660 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč ($U4,374) | $U1,262 | + 247% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč ($U2,077) | $U2,340 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 195 Kč ($U342) | $U425 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 Kč ($U123) | $U196 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč ($U88) | $U188 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,173 Kč ($U31,961) | $U53,672 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč ($U7) | $U4.92 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč ($U2,419) | $U2,666 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Kč ($U257) | $U201 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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