Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (479 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (243 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.90 (136 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.28 (30 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.77 (133 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (143 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (188 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.61 (106 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (51 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (65 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (368 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.58 (83 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.28 (76 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,170 (73,179 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,158 (49,816 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (3,540 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,044 (47,183 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,490 (34,397 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (2,447 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (1,265 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (6,067 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (2,263 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (255 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (607 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 123% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (1,053 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (845 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,967 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (2,520 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,744 (640,433 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (23 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (2,219 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 306% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (585 Kč) | 315 Kč | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (179 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (452 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (2,372 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (167 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (69 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.97 (138 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (95 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (53 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (707 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (1,179 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (604 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $250 (5,775 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (2,437 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (300 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (115 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (143 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $302 (6,977 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (3.53 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (1,264 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (312 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 300 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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