Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 160 Kč (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 143 Kč (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 Kč (AU$4.85) | AU$5.94 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (AU$1.34) | AU$1.47 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 Kč (AU$3.44) | AU$5.48 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Kč (AU$3.33) | AU$4.97 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 Kč (AU$5.51) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kč (AU$2.24) | AU$4.58 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (AU$1.39) | AU$3.21 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (AU$1.03) | AU$5.53 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Kč (AU$1.81) | AU$2.95 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (AU$0.89) | AU$2.49 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,574 Kč (AU$1,604) | AU$3,197 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,277 Kč (AU$1,043) | AU$2,154 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,648 Kč (AU$220) | AU$243 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,111 Kč (AU$1,033) | AU$1,947 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,571 Kč (AU$759) | AU$1,500 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,557 Kč (AU$94) | AU$177 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 Kč (AU$19) | AU$60 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,040 Kč (AU$546) | AU$486 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,798 Kč (AU$169) | AU$247 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 271 Kč (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 Kč (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,844 Kč (AU$111) | AU$103 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,039 Kč (AU$63) | AU$68 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,752 Kč (AU$106) | AU$139 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,896 Kč (AU$114) | AU$142 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,038 Kč (AU$32,662) | AU$28,094 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Kč (AU$1.83) | AU$1.40 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 548 Kč (AU$33) | AU$160 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Kč (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,130 Kč (AU$68) | AU$69 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109 Kč (AU$7) | AU$4.56 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81 Kč (AU$4.87) | AU$6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 Kč (AU$2.66) | AU$3.55 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 Kč (AU$2.88) | AU$3.58 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 456 Kč (AU$28) | AU$28 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 506 Kč (AU$31) | AU$58 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 356 Kč (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,724 Kč (AU$104) | AU$198 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 966 Kč (AU$58) | AU$90 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 168 Kč (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 67 Kč (AU$4.02) | AU$4.48 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kč (AU$2.27) | AU$9 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,483 Kč (AU$754) | AU$652 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.88 Kč (AU$0.23) | AU$0.51 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kč (AU$55) | AU$70 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 111 Kč (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.06037
AUD
/
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 46% cheaper than in Australia
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