Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 89% 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 | $21 (474 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (292 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (171 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (37 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (155 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.99 (137 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (190 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (96 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (51 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.39 (123 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (358 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (68 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (60 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 153% 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 | $4,795 (109,914 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,484 (79,857 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (4,048 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,320 (76,093 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,748 (62,983 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (2,582 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (1,042 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (5,887 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (3,358 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (275 Kč) | 265 Kč | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (927 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 201% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (1,650 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (901 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (2,669 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $169 (3,867 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 91% 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 | $31,662 (725,780 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (33 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (1,909 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 248% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (429 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 68% 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 (203 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (327 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (3,353 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (165 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (102 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (210 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.48 (126 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (55 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (704 Kč) | 574 Kč | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (1,450 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 (787 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $371 (8,514 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $136 (3,119 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (403 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (129 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (186 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (7,863 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (5.65 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (2,005 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (297 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 104% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 943 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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