Cost of living in France compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 62% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| France | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (460 Kč) | 223 Kč | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (264 Kč) | 186 Kč | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (173 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (32 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (113 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (81 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (202 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (72 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (47 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 (49 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (252 Kč) | 139 Kč | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (56 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (31 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in France is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| France | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,569 (38,380 Kč) | 28,510 Kč | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,241 (30,350 Kč) | 22,826 Kč | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (4,972 Kč) | 4,780 Kč | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (24,638 Kč) | 21,478 Kč | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (18,484 Kč) | 16,031 Kč | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (2,495 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (692 Kč) | 422 Kč | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (9,504 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (2,182 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (181 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (343 Kč) | 313 Kč | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in France is 5% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| France | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (2,382 Kč) | 1,833 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (829 Kč) | 947 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (2,285 Kč) | 2,041 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (2,911 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in France is 59% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| France | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,613 (675,492 Kč) | 649,239 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (46 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (1,395 Kč) | 536 Kč | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| France | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (106 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (181 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (725 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 (105 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (102 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (86 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (64 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (59 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (506 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 31% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| France | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (1,140 Kč) | 694 Kč | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (558 Kč) | 476 Kč | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (1,595 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (1,307 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (272 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (93 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (161 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 (9,678 Kč) | 21,244 Kč | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (9 Kč) | 3.64 Kč | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (807 Kč) | 1,211 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (245 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,378 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 37% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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