- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Prague
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (€8) | €4.31 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (€4.46) | €4.72 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 Kč (€3.29) | €2.63 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (€0.79) | €0.69 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč (€2.04) | €1.98 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Kč (€1.63) | €1.64 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (€3.95) | €4.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (€1.27) | €1.10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (€0.71) | €1.44 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč (€0.44) | €0.66 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (€5.80) | €3.64 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (€1.28) | €1.23 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (€0.94) | €0.40 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 47% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (€696) | €555 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,860 Kč (€772) | €425 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,013 Kč (€156) | €138 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,941 Kč (€736) | €392 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,918 Kč (€502) | €340 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,511 Kč (€98) | €70 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (€19) | €13 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,603 Kč (€412) | €389 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,455 Kč (€95) | €79 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257 Kč (€10) | €5.00 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Kč (€7) | €5.00 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 30% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,094 Kč (€81) | €60 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 815 Kč (€32) | €25 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,070 Kč (€80) | €63 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,544 Kč (€99) | €73 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 1% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 495,689 Kč (€19,268) | €21,375 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (€1.23) | €1.20 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (€20) | €19 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 Kč (€10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 0% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 Kč (€5.93) | €5.06 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 Kč (€25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 92 Kč (€3.59) | €3.45 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč (€3.14) | €3.50 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Kč (€2.86) | €4.01 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (€1.25) | €1.56 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (€2.07) | €1.76 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 430 Kč (€17) | €7 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 9% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 Kč (€18) | €15 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 394 Kč (€15) | €13 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,181 Kč (€46) | €23 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (€19) | €28 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140 Kč (€5.46) | €3.83 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (€2.48) | €1.65 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (€1.09) | €1.10 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,983 Kč (€505) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 852 Kč (€33) | €27 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (€3.03) | €3.40 | - 11% | |
| 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 1,650 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 €2,140
(55,047 Kč)
in Prague
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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