Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 229 Kč (€10) | €20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 186 Kč (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 Kč (€4.28) | €5.74 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Kč (€1.16) | €1.12 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 Kč (€3.39) | €3.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 Kč (€3.30) | €2.99 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 142 Kč (€5.99) | €6 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (€1.69) | €2.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (€1.05) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (€0.98) | €1.98 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 153 Kč (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (€1.74) | €2.81 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 Kč (€1.51) | €1.74 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,712 Kč (€1,679) | €1,350 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,951 Kč (€1,182) | €1,098 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,414 Kč (€229) | €273 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,666 Kč (€958) | €872 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,076 Kč (€722) | €703 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,407 Kč (€186) | €131 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 515 Kč (€22) | €42 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,080 Kč (€469) | €597 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,820 Kč (€162) | €189 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 288 Kč (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313 Kč (€13) | €11 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 8% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,990 Kč (€84) | €102 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 924 Kč (€39) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,087 Kč (€88) | €107 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,578 Kč (€109) | €128 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 692,482 Kč (€29,282) | €35,150 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (€1.69) | €1.79 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 543 Kč (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 148 Kč (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Kč (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 876 Kč (€37) | €26 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč (€5.64) | €4.00 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 77 Kč (€3.26) | €5.18 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 91 Kč (€3.85) | €4.73 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Kč (€2.12) | €2.00 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 Kč (€2.59) | €3.00 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 568 Kč (€24) | €24 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 Kč (€30) | €69 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 488 Kč (€21) | €25 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,494 Kč (€63) | €97 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,167 Kč (€49) | €73 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 202 Kč (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 71 Kč (€3.00) | €3.64 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (€2.11) | €4.08 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,291 Kč (€858) | €561 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kč (€0.16) | €0.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,306 Kč (€55) | €27 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Kč (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 20% cheaper than in Belgium
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