Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (C$11) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (C$1.56) | C$2.38 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (C$4.96) | C$4.98 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (C$4.37) | C$4.33 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (C$2.44) | C$3.70 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (C$1.43) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (C$1.58) | C$3.31 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kč (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (C$2.81) | C$2.42 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (C$1.63) | C$2.31 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (C$2,205) | C$2,008 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (C$1,703) | C$1,645 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (C$358) | C$99 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (C$1,412) | C$1,201 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (C$1,038) | C$1,069 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (C$246) | C$85 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (C$25) | C$72 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (C$443) | C$351 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (C$240) | C$159 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (C$9) | C$17 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,902 Kč (C$116) | C$87 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (C$53) | C$80 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (C$124) | C$109 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (C$142) | C$151 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 17% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (C$36,951) | C$25,318 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (C$2.53) | C$1.56 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (C$33) | C$66 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 Kč (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (C$10) | C$13 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (C$10) | C$38 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (C$72) | C$54 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (C$5.65) | C$5.63 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (C$5.15) | C$5.47 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (C$2.82) | C$3.95 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (C$3.81) | C$1.60 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (C$31) | C$24 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Prague | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 977 Kč (C$59) | C$56 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (C$25) | C$30 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (C$122) | C$100 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,002 Kč (C$61) | C$92 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 Kč (C$11) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (C$4.15) | C$5.35 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (C$3.04) | C$5.72 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (C$835) | C$677 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (C$0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (C$72) | C$49 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 510 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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