Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 65% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 229 Kč (R 204) | R 125 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187 Kč (R 167) | R 85 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 105 Kč (R 93) | R 40 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (R 25) | R 20 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 Kč (R 94) | R 34 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 Kč (R 73) | R 24 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143 Kč (R 127) | R 58 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (R 36) | R 26 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (R 22) | R 19 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč (R 21) | R 22 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Kč (R 139) | R 88 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (R 41) | R 21 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Kč (R 35) | R 16 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 135% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,718 Kč (R 37,965) | R 12,613 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,310 Kč (R 26,938) | R 11,021 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,479 Kč (R 5,758) | R 1,634 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,714 Kč (R 21,075) | R 7,056 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,708 Kč (R 15,737) | R 6,035 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,212 Kč (R 3,743) | R 1,020 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 524 Kč (R 466) | R 672 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (R 10,979) | R 4,654 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (R 3,596) | R 1,161 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (R 236) | R 73 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (R 274) | R 141 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 54% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,973 Kč (R 1,754) | R 742 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 932 Kč (R 828) | R 604 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,127 Kč (R 1,891) | R 1,468 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,598 Kč (R 2,309) | R 1,617 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 708,716 Kč (R 629,858) | R 371,678 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (R 35) | R 23 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (R 487) | R 816 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 288 Kč (R 256) | R 182 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 85% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (R 162) | R 66 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (R 174) | R 236 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (R 1,088) | R 546 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (R 148) | R 39 | + 281% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (R 85) | R 30 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (R 76) | R 57 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Kč (R 50) | R 25 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 Kč (R 53) | R 21 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 574 Kč (R 510) | R 150 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 93% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 769 Kč (R 684) | R 374 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Kč (R 444) | R 210 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,487 Kč (R 2,210) | R 793 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,181 Kč (R 1,050) | R 628 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 195 Kč (R 173) | R 70 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 Kč (R 62) | R 32 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (R 44) | R 37 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,173 Kč (R 16,150) | R 7,815 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (R 3.35) | R 1.89 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,375 Kč (R 1,222) | R 607 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Kč (R 130) | R 50 | + 162% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 666 prices entered by 89 different people.
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