- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Prague
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (€8) | €5.19 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (€4.52) | €4.72 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 83 Kč (€3.28) | €2.81 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (€0.80) | €0.71 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 Kč (€1.96) | €2.08 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Kč (€1.61) | €1.64 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (€4.00) | €4.69 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (€1.28) | €1.12 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (€0.69) | €1.52 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč (€0.45) | €0.69 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (€5.88) | €3.40 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (€1.29) | €1.20 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (€0.95) | €0.35 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 46% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (€705) | €558 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,248 Kč (€718) | €374 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,709 Kč (€146) | €142 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,288 Kč (€759) | €373 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,178 Kč (€519) | €300 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,445 Kč (€96) | €69 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (€19) | €13 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,404 Kč (€409) | €389 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,377 Kč (€94) | €79 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 Kč (€10) | €5.82 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 168 Kč (€7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,088 Kč (€82) | €55 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 811 Kč (€32) | €26 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,894 Kč (€75) | €63 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,510 Kč (€99) | €81 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 1% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 468,015 Kč (€18,416) | €20,154 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (€1.25) | €1.18 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (€21) | €19 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 244 Kč (€10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 4% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Kč (€5.93) | €5.06 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 566 Kč (€22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 98 Kč (€3.85) | €3.45 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 Kč (€3.57) | €3.50 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 76 Kč (€2.99) | €4.01 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34 Kč (€1.34) | €1.56 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (€2.07) | €1.76 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 Kč (€14) | €7 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Kč (€17) | €15 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 382 Kč (€15) | €13 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,445 Kč (€57) | €23 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (€19) | €26 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 149 Kč (€5.86) | €3.77 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 62 Kč (€2.44) | €1.65 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (€1.10) | €1.13 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,147 Kč (€517) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Kč (€33) | €27 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (€3.07) | €3.37 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,803 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 19% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,143
(54,464 Kč)
in Prague
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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