Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 243 Kč (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 177 Kč (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Kč (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Kč (AU$1.43) | AU$1.64 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 Kč (AU$3.54) | AU$5.98 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 Kč (AU$4.52) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133 Kč (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 Kč (AU$2.17) | AU$4.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (AU$1.51) | AU$3.21 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Kč (AU$1.54) | AU$5.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Kč (AU$2.10) | AU$3.42 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Kč (AU$1.10) | AU$2.62 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,236 Kč (AU$1,696) | AU$2,996 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,028 Kč (AU$1,247) | AU$2,086 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,847 Kč (AU$302) | AU$253 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,158 Kč (AU$1,193) | AU$2,038 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,303 Kč (AU$953) | AU$1,525 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,096 Kč (AU$193) | AU$175 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Kč (AU$16) | AU$72 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,009 Kč (AU$685) | AU$552 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,465 Kč (AU$216) | AU$251 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Kč (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 236 Kč (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,174 Kč (AU$135) | AU$114 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,126 Kč (AU$70) | AU$74 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,875 Kč (AU$117) | AU$153 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,401 Kč (AU$149) | AU$168 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 468,501 Kč (AU$29,166) | AU$31,985 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 Kč (AU$2.72) | AU$1.97 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580 Kč (AU$36) | AU$157 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 190 Kč (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 209 Kč (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 898 Kč (AU$56) | AU$74 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 93 Kč (AU$5.78) | AU$8 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 Kč (AU$4.68) | AU$4.91 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 Kč (AU$6) | AU$5.52 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Kč (AU$3.50) | AU$3.39 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 38 Kč (AU$2.37) | AU$3.43 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 584 Kč (AU$36) | AU$32 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 546 Kč (AU$34) | AU$65 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 448 Kč (AU$28) | AU$39 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,162 Kč (AU$135) | AU$225 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,020 Kč (AU$64) | AU$107 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 173 Kč (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 Kč (AU$4.31) | AU$5.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Kč (AU$2.72) | AU$10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,699 Kč (AU$728) | AU$717 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Kč (AU$0.23) | AU$0.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 859 Kč (AU$54) | AU$76 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 Kč (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.06225
AUD
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,772 prices entered by 421 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 42% cheaper than in Australia
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