Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 68% 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 | $20 (461 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (235 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (125 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (27 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.75 (86 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (109 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (191 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (105 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (41 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.68 (107 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (354 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.53 (81 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 (68 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 48% 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 | $2,113 (48,454 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,805 (41,383 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (4,358 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,140 (49,083 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,467 (33,645 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (2,219 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (1,059 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (6,013 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (1,920 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (265 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (620 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (1,148 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (1,134 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (2,099 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (2,804 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 101% 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 | $29,323 (672,384 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (23 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (2,117 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 286% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (690 Kč) | 330 Kč | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% 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 (178 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (432 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (1,844 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (186 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (73 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (127 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (85 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (44 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (950 Kč) | 574 Kč | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (1,274 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (566 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (5,288 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (2,238 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (338 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (105 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (144 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (7,170 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (4.13 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (1,528 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (285 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 834 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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