- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Prague
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (€8) | €5.19 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (€4.36) | €4.72 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 Kč (€2.91) | €2.81 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (€0.77) | €0.71 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kč (€1.74) | €2.08 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Kč (€1.64) | €1.64 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (€3.86) | €4.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Kč (€1.02) | €1.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kč (€0.73) | €1.52 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kč (€0.43) | €0.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (€5.12) | €3.40 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 Kč (€1.19) | €1.20 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (€0.92) | €0.35 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 37% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (€681) | €558 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,219 Kč (€655) | €374 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,917 Kč (€149) | €142 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,603 Kč (€631) | €373 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,660 Kč (€443) | €280 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,394 Kč (€91) | €69 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (€19) | €13 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,577 Kč (€402) | €389 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,233 Kč (€85) | €79 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 230 Kč (€9) | €5.82 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 170 Kč (€6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,107 Kč (€118) | €55 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 957 Kč (€36) | €26 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,074 Kč (€79) | €63 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,356 Kč (€90) | €81 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 0% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 490,634 Kč (€18,650) | €20,154 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (€1.21) | €1.18 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (€20) | €19 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 255 Kč (€10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 3% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 146 Kč (€5.54) | €5.06 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 156 Kč (€5.94) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 627 Kč (€24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 Kč (€2.78) | €3.45 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78 Kč (€2.96) | €3.50 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Kč (€3.18) | €4.01 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 Kč (€1.19) | €1.56 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 Kč (€2.17) | €1.76 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 345 Kč (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 8% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 455 Kč (€17) | €15 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 342 Kč (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,871 Kč (€71) | €23 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (€19) | €26 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138 Kč (€5.26) | €3.77 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 Kč (€2.19) | €1.65 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (€1.06) | €1.13 | - 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,490 Kč (€247) | €267 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.79 Kč (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 989 Kč (€38) | €27 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (€2.96) | €3.37 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,876 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least €2,067
(54,382 Kč)
in Prague
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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