Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 129% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (569 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (298 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (175 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.81 (42 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (180 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (165 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (264 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (105 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.70 (63 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.93 (114 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (415 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.68 (85 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.14 (73 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,671 (108,014 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,859 (89,246 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (3,530 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,249 (75,141 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,560 (59,193 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 (4,092 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (1,394 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (5,941 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (3,356 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (289 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (856 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 215% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (1,560 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (1,161 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (2,633 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $154 (3,554 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (752,215 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.30 (30 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (2,225 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 307% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (514 Kč) | 316 Kč | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (198 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (316 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (3,073 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (305 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.09 (118 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (194 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.34 (124 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (68 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (692 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (1,504 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 (784 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $333 (7,699 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $134 (3,100 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (388 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 (135 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (225 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (8,603 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (5.68 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (2,369 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (308 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 100% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 416 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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