- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 21% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 170 Kč (₡ 4,569) | ₡ 4,803 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 Kč (₡ 3,628) | ₡ 3,598 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (₡ 2,253) | ₡ 2,497 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (₡ 571) | ₡ 799 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 58 Kč (₡ 1,565) | ₡ 1,612 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Kč (₡ 1,263) | ₡ 1,056 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104 Kč (₡ 2,780) | ₡ 2,987 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (₡ 880) | ₡ 1,972 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kč (₡ 497) | ₡ 907 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (₡ 428) | ₡ 842 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Kč (₡ 3,874) | ₡ 7,940 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (₡ 875) | ₡ 1,636 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (₡ 447) | ₡ 679 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 6% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,817 Kč (₡ 718,823) | ₡ 643,786 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,454 Kč (₡ 521,466) | ₡ 395,411 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,874 Kč (₡ 103,843) | ₡ 98,502 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,432 Kč (₡ 467,248) | ₡ 467,877 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,543 Kč (₡ 336,211) | ₡ 337,578 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,110 Kč (₡ 56,566) | ₡ 140,382 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 377 Kč (₡ 10,111) | ₡ 21,526 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,168 Kč (₡ 299,344) | ₡ 282,228 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,858 Kč (₡ 49,794) | ₡ 68,986 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Kč (₡ 6,961) | ₡ 4,331 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 188 Kč (₡ 5,046) | ₡ 2,460 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,921 Kč (₡ 51,482) | ₡ 40,927 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 781 Kč (₡ 20,937) | ₡ 38,820 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,025 Kč (₡ 54,285) | ₡ 54,148 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,470 Kč (₡ 66,200) | ₡ 41,115 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 21% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 493,393 Kč (₡ 13,225,225) | ₡ 14,622,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kč (₡ 879) | ₡ 652 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (₡ 14,574) | ₡ 27,199 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (₡ 4,078) | ₡ 3,037 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (₡ 6,097) | ₡ 21,724 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 934 Kč (₡ 25,031) | ₡ 42,612 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Kč (₡ 2,341) | ₡ 3,511 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (₡ 2,327) | ₡ 3,347 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 Kč (₡ 2,127) | ₡ 3,065 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (₡ 882) | ₡ 2,147 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Kč (₡ 1,398) | ₡ 1,654 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 395 Kč (₡ 10,584) | ₡ 7,332 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 5% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 Kč (₡ 12,611) | ₡ 17,193 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 382 Kč (₡ 10,232) | ₡ 6,307 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,098 Kč (₡ 29,421) | ₡ 32,945 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 893 Kč (₡ 23,948) | ₡ 28,169 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 Kč (₡ 3,575) | ₡ 3,318 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (₡ 1,597) | ₡ 1,970 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč (₡ 960) | ₡ 1,300 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,456 Kč (₡ 333,865) | ₡ 376,038 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 Kč (₡ 94) | ₡ 34 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 843 Kč (₡ 22,602) | ₡ 32,117 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kč (₡ 2,757) | ₡ 1,882 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
26.805
CRC
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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