Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 23% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 220 Kč (₡ 4,906) | ₡ 6,080 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 199 Kč (₡ 4,446) | ₡ 4,498 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 94 Kč (₡ 2,091) | ₡ 2,056 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Kč (₡ 595) | ₡ 1,072 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 Kč (₡ 1,602) | ₡ 1,886 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Kč (₡ 1,444) | ₡ 1,238 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 190 Kč (₡ 4,252) | ₡ 3,523 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 Kč (₡ 726) | ₡ 1,663 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (₡ 662) | ₡ 1,127 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (₡ 518) | ₡ 1,058 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 153 Kč (₡ 3,425) | ₡ 7,643 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (₡ 927) | ₡ 1,605 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Kč (₡ 663) | ₡ 862 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 37% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,288 Kč (₡ 699,282) | ₡ 549,940 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,322 Kč (₡ 565,953) | ₡ 302,309 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,791 Kč (₡ 107,069) | ₡ 39,807 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,288 Kč (₡ 453,441) | ₡ 393,998 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,701 Kč (₡ 350,926) | ₡ 274,784 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,001 Kč (₡ 67,066) | ₡ 32,004 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč (₡ 9,308) | ₡ 14,891 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,996 Kč (₡ 335,158) | ₡ 173,979 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,989 Kč (₡ 133,853) | ₡ 71,408 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 432 Kč (₡ 9,645) | ₡ 3,640 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 268 Kč (₡ 5,980) | ₡ 2,436 | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 34% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 Kč (₡ 49,175) | ₡ 34,706 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,263 Kč (₡ 28,230) | ₡ 19,914 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,376 Kč (₡ 53,111) | ₡ 57,772 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,928 Kč (₡ 65,431) | ₡ 44,378 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 698,272 Kč (₡ 15,606,380) | ₡ 15,659,600 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (₡ 859) | ₡ 715 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (₡ 12,293) | ₡ 25,127 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 171 Kč (₡ 3,829) | ₡ 3,650 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 252 Kč (₡ 5,625) | ₡ 8,605 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,287 Kč (₡ 28,759) | ₡ 35,401 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Kč (₡ 1,341) | ₡ 3,926 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 Kč (₡ 2,033) | ₡ 3,224 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 117 Kč (₡ 2,615) | ₡ 3,584 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Kč (₡ 1,564) | ₡ 1,401 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 Kč (₡ 1,866) | ₡ 2,036 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 401 Kč (₡ 8,971) | ₡ 8,754 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 650 Kč (₡ 14,530) | ₡ 16,536 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 421 Kč (₡ 9,414) | ₡ 6,866 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,174 Kč (₡ 48,594) | ₡ 15,181 | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 921 Kč (₡ 20,592) | ₡ 33,075 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 189 Kč (₡ 4,224) | ₡ 5,076 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 66 Kč (₡ 1,470) | ₡ 3,832 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (₡ 1,161) | ₡ 1,506 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,545 Kč (₡ 369,770) | ₡ 334,563 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (₡ 68) | ₡ 38 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,552 Kč (₡ 34,677) | ₡ 35,159 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 148 Kč (₡ 3,305) | ₡ 2,793 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
22.350
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 5% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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