Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 45% 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 | 198 Kč (R$ 50) | R$ 31 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Kč (R$ 39) | R$ 27 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Kč (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.33 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 Kč (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 Kč (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 Kč (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kč (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.85 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kč (R$ 4.93) | R$ 5.03 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Kč (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Kč (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.05 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 58% 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 | 27,420 Kč (R$ 6,957) | R$ 3,882 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,383 Kč (R$ 4,918) | R$ 2,442 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,501 Kč (R$ 888) | R$ 662 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,187 Kč (R$ 4,868) | R$ 3,107 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,852 Kč (R$ 3,515) | R$ 1,746 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,716 Kč (R$ 435) | R$ 601 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 305 Kč (R$ 77) | R$ 70 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,124 Kč (R$ 2,569) | R$ 1,875 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,660 Kč (R$ 675) | R$ 564 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 266 Kč (R$ 67) | R$ 22 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213 Kč (R$ 54) | R$ 18 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Prague | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,722 Kč (R$ 437) | R$ 193 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 838 Kč (R$ 213) | R$ 214 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,975 Kč (R$ 501) | R$ 324 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,397 Kč (R$ 608) | R$ 283 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,695 Kč (R$ 136,674) | R$ 105,842 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (R$ 140) | R$ 255 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč (R$ 65) | R$ 35 | + 86% | |
| 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) | 163 Kč (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 Kč (R$ 46) | R$ 47 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 994 Kč (R$ 252) | R$ 236 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 89 Kč (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83 Kč (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kč (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (R$ 14) | R$ 5.26 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 504 Kč (R$ 128) | R$ 44 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 10% 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 | 529 Kč (R$ 134) | R$ 103 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 Kč (R$ 94) | R$ 50 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,683 Kč (R$ 427) | R$ 168 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,113 Kč (R$ 282) | R$ 222 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Kč (R$ 42) | R$ 35 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 Kč (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Kč (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,289 Kč (R$ 3,118) | R$ 3,961 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Kč (R$ 1.00) | R$ 1.49 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 879 Kč (R$ 223) | R$ 165 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 122 Kč (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 215% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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