Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Prague | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (R$ 49) | R$ 39 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (R$ 40) | R$ 33 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (R$ 5.96) | R$ 6 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (R$ 5.45) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (R$ 6) | R$ 5.74 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (R$ 35) | R$ 49 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (R$ 6) | R$ 4.18 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 69% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Prague | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (R$ 8,419) | R$ 4,337 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (R$ 6,504) | R$ 3,128 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (R$ 1,367) | R$ 856 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (R$ 5,394) | R$ 3,603 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (R$ 3,965) | R$ 2,195 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (R$ 939) | R$ 665 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (R$ 97) | R$ 85 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (R$ 1,691) | R$ 1,748 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (R$ 917) | R$ 712 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (R$ 79) | R$ 21 | + 274% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (R$ 443) | R$ 271 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (R$ 202) | R$ 232 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (R$ 473) | R$ 371 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (R$ 543) | R$ 271 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 6% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (R$ 141,107) | R$ 94,132 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (R$ 128) | R$ 230 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 Kč (R$ 66) | R$ 41 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Prague | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (R$ 37) | R$ 34 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (R$ 276) | R$ 251 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (R$ 15) | R$ 4.09 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (R$ 118) | R$ 64 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Prague | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (R$ 223) | R$ 127 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (R$ 97) | R$ 59 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (R$ 467) | R$ 156 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 992 Kč (R$ 231) | R$ 189 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (R$ 37) | R$ 33 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (R$ 3,189) | R$ 4,126 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.29 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (R$ 276) | R$ 143 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 229% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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