Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (456 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (229 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.69 (131 Kč) | 119 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (20 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.06 (117 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (84 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (141 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.50 (104 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 (62 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (47 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (253 Kč) | 135 Kč | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.08 (71 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (64 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,413 (55,796 Kč) | 37,184 Kč | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,541 (35,635 Kč) | 28,809 Kč | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 (5,269 Kč) | 5,431 Kč | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,292 (29,871 Kč) | 24,171 Kč | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $919 (21,246 Kč) | 18,677 Kč | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (3,630 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (1,666 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (6,825 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (3,449 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (340 Kč) | 332 Kč | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (962 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 254% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (1,152 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (785 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (2,213 Kč) | 2,348 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (2,083 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,100 (742,204 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (20 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (1,508 Kč) | 529 Kč | + 185% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (319 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (236 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (144 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (2,167 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (157 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.88 (113 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (170 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (81 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (40 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (539 Kč) | 507 Kč | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,007 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (559 Kč) | 471 Kč | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (3,486 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (1,664 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (363 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.09 (118 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.66 (108 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 (10,433 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (7 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (971 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (199 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 378 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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