Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 170 Kč (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 140 Kč (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 82 Kč (AU$5.26) | AU$5.97 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (AU$1.28) | AU$1.26 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč (AU$3.32) | AU$5.45 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Kč (AU$2.60) | AU$4.91 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87 Kč (AU$5.59) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Kč (AU$1.98) | AU$4.31 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (AU$1.43) | AU$3.29 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (AU$1.11) | AU$5.78 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 Kč (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Kč (AU$2.09) | AU$2.93 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč (AU$1.00) | AU$2.23 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,260 Kč (AU$1,813) | AU$2,567 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,498 Kč (AU$1,187) | AU$2,066 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,566 Kč (AU$229) | AU$179 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,006 Kč (AU$1,219) | AU$2,030 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,835 Kč (AU$888) | AU$1,420 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,986 Kč (AU$127) | AU$178 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 411 Kč (AU$26) | AU$57 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,181 Kč (AU$653) | AU$560 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,416 Kč (AU$155) | AU$209 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 256 Kč (AU$16) | AU$11 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 168 Kč (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,607 Kč (AU$103) | AU$100 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 778 Kč (AU$50) | AU$71 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,090 Kč (AU$134) | AU$149 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,399 Kč (AU$154) | AU$150 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,469 Kč (AU$32,106) | AU$26,238 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (AU$2.05) | AU$1.48 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 554 Kč (AU$36) | AU$148 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 154 Kč (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 784 Kč (AU$50) | AU$70 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 115 Kč (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 Kč (AU$5.13) | AU$4.88 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 Kč (AU$5.11) | AU$5.91 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (AU$2.05) | AU$3.10 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 Kč (AU$2.88) | AU$3.81 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 406 Kč (AU$26) | AU$28 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443 Kč (AU$28) | AU$53 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 384 Kč (AU$25) | AU$37 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,518 Kč (AU$97) | AU$219 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 724 Kč (AU$46) | AU$106 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 152 Kč (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (AU$4.13) | AU$4.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Kč (AU$2.27) | AU$9 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,235 Kč (AU$721) | AU$637 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.79 Kč (AU$0.24) | AU$0.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 869 Kč (AU$56) | AU$75 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Kč (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.06415
AUD
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,902 prices entered by 1,264 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in Australia
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