- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Prague
- Žilina
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Cost of living in Prague, Czech Republic compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 23% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Kč (€8) | €4.14 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 115 Kč (€4.47) | €4.54 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 Kč (€3.43) | €2.81 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (€0.79) | €0.71 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč (€2.03) | €2.08 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Kč (€1.61) | €1.64 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (€3.96) | €4.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 Kč (€1.26) | €1.12 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (€0.71) | €1.52 | - 54% | |
| 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 | 146 Kč (€5.69) | €3.40 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 Kč (€1.26) | €1.20 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (€0.94) | €0.35 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,918 Kč (€698) | €514 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,969 Kč (€739) | €390 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,764 Kč (€147) | €138 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,456 Kč (€719) | €350 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,108 Kč (€511) | €313 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,262 Kč (€88) | €70 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 495 Kč (€19) | €13 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,431 Kč (€445) | €389 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,367 Kč (€92) | €79 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Kč (€10) | €5.82 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 Kč (€7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 31% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,159 Kč (€84) | €55 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 831 Kč (€32) | €26 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,970 Kč (€77) | €63 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,515 Kč (€98) | €81 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 0% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 473,543 Kč (€18,453) | €20,154 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (€1.24) | €1.18 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 523 Kč (€20) | €19 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 Kč (€10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 1% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (€5.91) | €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.) | 84 Kč (€3.29) | €3.50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Kč (€2.87) | €4.01 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (€1.28) | €1.56 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 Kč (€1.93) | €1.76 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 398 Kč (€16) | €7 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 9% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 444 Kč (€17) | €15 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 372 Kč (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,262 Kč (€49) | €23 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Kč (€19) | €26 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 Kč (€5.42) | €3.77 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 Kč (€2.39) | €1.65 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Kč (€1.09) | €1.13 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,147 Kč (€512) | - | - | |
| 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 | 820 Kč (€32) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 78 Kč (€3.04) | €3.37 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,863 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 20% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €1,795
(46,054 Kč)
in Prague
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,500
in Žilina.
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