Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Canada
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Czech Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Kč (C$13) | C$24 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 Kč (C$11) | C$14 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Kč (C$1.60) | C$3.28 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 Kč (C$4.51) | C$5.88 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 Kč (C$3.65) | C$5.56 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152 Kč (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 Kč (C$2.00) | C$5.47 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Kč (C$1.54) | C$3.31 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (C$1.50) | C$4.03 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kč (C$10) | C$21 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 39 Kč (C$2.31) | C$3.23 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Kč (C$1.52) | C$2.58 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Czech Republic is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Czech Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,803 Kč (C$2,149) | C$2,889 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,846 Kč (C$1,684) | C$2,295 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,482 Kč (C$320) | C$240 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,392 Kč (C$1,424) | C$2,062 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,131 Kč (C$1,117) | C$1,501 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,281 Kč (C$192) | C$128 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 507 Kč (C$30) | C$65 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,205 Kč (C$654) | C$401 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,254 Kč (C$190) | C$213 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 342 Kč (C$20) | C$14 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 291 Kč (C$17) | C$30 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Czech Republic is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Czech Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,056 Kč (C$120) | C$80 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274 Kč (C$74) | C$57 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,390 Kč (C$140) | C$147 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Kč (C$175) | C$173 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Czech Republic is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Czech Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 732,802 Kč (C$42,793) | C$33,546 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (C$2.27) | C$1.60 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (C$32) | C$106 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Czech Republic is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Czech Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 148 Kč (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Kč (C$12) | C$24 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 853 Kč (C$50) | C$103 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 Kč (C$5.02) | C$6 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 91 Kč (C$5.32) | C$6 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Kč (C$2.87) | C$4.45 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 67 Kč (C$3.92) | C$3.63 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 462 Kč (C$27) | C$31 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Czech Republic is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Czech Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 680 Kč (C$40) | C$68 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 491 Kč (C$29) | C$31 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,132 Kč (C$125) | C$217 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,218 Kč (C$71) | C$129 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 Kč (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Kč (C$4.39) | C$5.88 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Kč (C$2.96) | C$8 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,721 Kč (C$1,210) | C$808 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Kč (C$0.18) | C$0.44 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,406 Kč (C$82) | C$67 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 148 Kč (C$9) | C$18 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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