Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Prague | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 213 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 119 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 41 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 26 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 62 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 51 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 229 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 108% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Prague | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (Mex$ 31,195) | Mex$ 15,917 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (Mex$ 24,098) | Mex$ 8,227 | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (Mex$ 5,066) | Mex$ 569 | + 790% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (Mex$ 19,986) | Mex$ 10,793 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (Mex$ 14,691) | Mex$ 5,769 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (Mex$ 3,480) | Mex$ 359 | + 869% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 336 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (Mex$ 6,265) | Mex$ 6,538 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (Mex$ 3,399) | Mex$ 2,445 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 105 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 150 | + 95% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 766 | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 742 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (Mex$ 1,752) | Mex$ 1,941 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (Mex$ 2,013) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (Mex$ 522,837) | Mex$ 377,448 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 628 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 Kč (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 133 | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Prague | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 62 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 148 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 642 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 85 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 49 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 52 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 35 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 230 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Prague | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 317 | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 215 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (Mex$ 1,730) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 992 Kč (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 149 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 90 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 51 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (Mex$ 11,816) | Mex$ 11,167 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 5.36 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 970 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 67 | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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