Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 Kč (73元) | 42元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 195 Kč (63元) | 39元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (35元) | 14元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 91 Kč (29元) | 16元 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 Kč (23元) | 10元 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Kč (45元) | 50元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (10元) | 6元 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Kč (7元) | 6元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 161 Kč (52元) | 89元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (15元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Kč (8元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,507 Kč (10,422元) | 12,713元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,449 Kč (8,159元) | 5,917元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,670 Kč (1,818元) | 450元 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,426 Kč (6,869元) | 6,564元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,953 Kč (5,115元) | 3,518元 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,274 Kč (1,050元) | 296元 | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 294 Kč (94元) | 100元 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,947 Kč (4,151元) | 1,460元 | + 184% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Kč (1,315元) | 553元 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Kč (93元) | 43元 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Kč (153元) | 55元 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,192 Kč (382元) | 418元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,649 Kč (529元) | 296元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,189 Kč (702元) | 553元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,266 Kč (1,047元) | 705元 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 630,289 Kč (202,072元) | 148,726元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kč (11元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (174元) | 228元 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 145 Kč (46元) | 42元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (74元) | 59元 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 Kč (385元) | 114元 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 111 Kč (35元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (31元) | 57元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 121 Kč (39元) | 25元 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 Kč (16元) | 6元 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 Kč (29元) | 13元 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 414 Kč (133元) | 85元 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 490 Kč (157元) | 178元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 Kč (157元) | 105元 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,582 Kč (507元) | 1,179元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 792 Kč (254元) | 320元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 Kč (52元) | 81元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (20元) | 28元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (17元) | 19元 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,664 Kč (5,343元) | 3,924元 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (0.97元) | 0.34元 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,838 Kč (589元) | 412元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 157 Kč (50元) | 25元 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 17% more expensive than in China
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