Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 Kč (COL$44,403) | COL$38,949 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 Kč (COL$39,379) | COL$30,423 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 118 Kč (COL$23,141) | COL$11,122 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (COL$5,701) | COL$5,108 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 92 Kč (COL$18,145) | COL$10,083 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Kč (COL$13,832) | COL$4,506 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 153 Kč (COL$30,181) | COL$15,469 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (COL$8,113) | COL$9,807 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (COL$5,827) | COL$4,237 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (COL$4,295) | COL$5,114 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185 Kč (COL$36,390) | COL$55,644 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (COL$8,869) | COL$7,532 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (COL$5,604) | COL$4,125 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 136% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,186 Kč (COL$7,510,899) | COL$3,406,810 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,216 Kč (COL$5,353,042) | COL$1,973,560 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,384 Kč (COL$1,255,636) | COL$352,633 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,979 Kč (COL$4,913,103) | COL$1,903,990 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,118 Kč (COL$3,367,014) | COL$1,192,850 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,360 Kč (COL$660,787) | COL$251,863 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kč (COL$68,935) | COL$67,205 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,947 Kč (COL$2,546,518) | COL$1,384,660 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Kč (COL$806,643) | COL$457,780 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Kč (COL$57,353) | COL$26,801 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Kč (COL$93,968) | COL$23,176 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 Kč (COL$350,924) | COL$229,642 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Kč (COL$343,747) | COL$155,084 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,189 Kč (COL$430,517) | COL$375,299 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,266 Kč (COL$642,355) | COL$303,919 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 543,186 Kč (COL$106,839,758) | COL$78,685,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Kč (COL$7,080) | COL$4,258 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (COL$108,180) | COL$162,691 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 145 Kč (COL$28,489) | COL$26,964 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (COL$45,239) | COL$30,331 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 Kč (COL$236,029) | COL$103,042 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 111 Kč (COL$21,777) | COL$21,042 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (COL$18,920) | COL$16,467 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 121 Kč (COL$23,766) | COL$20,302 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 Kč (COL$9,958) | COL$8,324 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 Kč (COL$17,911) | COL$8,502 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 414 Kč (COL$81,493) | COL$33,891 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 64% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 490 Kč (COL$96,346) | COL$66,544 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 Kč (COL$96,293) | COL$32,872 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,582 Kč (COL$311,206) | COL$158,605 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 792 Kč (COL$155,745) | COL$152,064 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 Kč (COL$32,171) | COL$37,745 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (COL$12,567) | COL$11,587 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (COL$10,311) | COL$6,350 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,664 Kč (COL$3,277,658) | COL$2,672,030 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (COL$594) | COL$223 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,838 Kč (COL$361,591) | COL$134,153 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (COL$29,895) | COL$11,737 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 49% more expensive than in Colombia
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