Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (494 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (236 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.68 (124 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (21 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (132 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.87 (85 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.79 (127 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (85 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (47 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (76 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (339 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (60 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (46 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,406 (52,727 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (35,556 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (3,466 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,614 (35,362 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,243 (27,227 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $121 (2,661 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (1,029 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $265 (5,800 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (2,678 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (272 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (850 Kč) | 340 Kč | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (946 Kč) | 1,902 Kč | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (1,031 Kč) | 867 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (1,781 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (1,906 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,467 (645,675 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (19 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (1,977 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 259% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (388 Kč) | 282 Kč | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (144 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (244 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $226 (4,952 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (146 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (82 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (127 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.80 (105 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (38 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (685 Kč) | 508 Kč | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (988 Kč) | 977 Kč | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (520 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (4,319 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (1,422 Kč) | 1,002 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (280 Kč) | 180 Kč | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (145 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (110 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (10,768 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (3.58 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (915 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (174 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 748 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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