Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 73% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Prague | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Kč (27,776 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (21,931 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (13,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (3,288 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Kč (9,911 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (7,788 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (18,817 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (4,616 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (3,277 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (2,542 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (15,485 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (4,707 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (3,068 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 80% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Prague | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,250 Kč (4,265,179 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (3,298,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (621,638 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,171 Kč (2,767,596 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (2,138,549 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (408,083 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (48,196 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (1,428,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (432,392 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (38,036 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (31,145 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Prague | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (185,759 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (170,249 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (268,861 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (382,111 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Prague | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (92,388,118 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (4,595 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Kč (60,652 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (37,067 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Prague | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (20,820 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (22,381 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (140,146 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (16,221 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (10,490 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (11,759 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (7,695 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (9,621 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (58,095 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1024% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (77,735 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (53,921 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (295,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (132,307 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (19,950 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (8,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (5,923 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (2,129,824 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (395 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (188,643 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (17,360 Shilling) | 5,800 Shilling | + 199% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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