Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 Kč (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 Kč (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 118 Kč (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (AU$2.06) | AU$1.90 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 92 Kč (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Kč (AU$5.01) | AU$5.87 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 153 Kč (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (AU$2.94) | AU$5.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (AU$2.11) | AU$3.78 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (AU$1.55) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185 Kč (AU$13) | AU$22 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (AU$3.21) | AU$3.92 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (AU$2.03) | AU$2.29 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,186 Kč (AU$2,719) | AU$3,977 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,216 Kč (AU$1,938) | AU$2,779 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,384 Kč (AU$455) | AU$230 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,979 Kč (AU$1,778) | AU$2,850 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,118 Kč (AU$1,219) | AU$2,260 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,360 Kč (AU$239) | AU$188 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kč (AU$25) | AU$65 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,947 Kč (AU$922) | AU$635 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Kč (AU$292) | AU$228 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Kč (AU$21) | AU$15 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Kč (AU$34) | AU$39 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 Kč (AU$127) | AU$123 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Kč (AU$124) | AU$99 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,189 Kč (AU$156) | AU$164 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,266 Kč (AU$233) | AU$175 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 543,186 Kč (AU$38,674) | AU$40,257 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Kč (AU$2.56) | AU$1.96 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (AU$39) | AU$147 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 145 Kč (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 Kč (AU$85) | AU$86 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 111 Kč (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (AU$7) | AU$5.30 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 121 Kč (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 Kč (AU$3.60) | AU$4.39 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 Kč (AU$6) | AU$4.38 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 414 Kč (AU$29) | AU$39 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 490 Kč (AU$35) | AU$79 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 Kč (AU$35) | AU$46 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,582 Kč (AU$113) | AU$311 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 792 Kč (AU$56) | AU$140 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 Kč (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (AU$4.55) | AU$5.49 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (AU$3.73) | AU$12 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,664 Kč (AU$1,186) | AU$881 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (AU$0.22) | AU$0.77 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,838 Kč (AU$131) | AU$86 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.07120
AUD
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,847 prices entered by 324 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 36% cheaper than in Australia
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