Cost of living in Germany compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (317 Kč) | 169 Kč | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (210 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (98 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (25 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (76 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (71 Kč) | 55 Kč | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.38 (141 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (63 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (40 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (26 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (185 Kč) | 141 Kč | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (47 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (34 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 41% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,437 (37,593 Kč) | 28,407 Kč | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,166 (30,497 Kč) | 19,882 Kč | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (4,444 Kč) | 3,425 Kč | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (24,384 Kč) | 19,293 Kč | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €687 (17,959 Kč) | 13,796 Kč | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (3,275 Kč) | 1,819 Kč | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (645 Kč) | 295 Kč | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (9,896 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (2,493 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.46 (143 Kč) | 261 Kč | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (416 Kč) | 219 Kč | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 22% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (2,071 Kč) | 1,673 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (968 Kč) | 837 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,406 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (2,976 Kč) | 2,090 Kč | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 92% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,464 (613,792 Kč) | 535,828 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (34 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (1,900 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (187 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (258 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (1,440 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.90 (76 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (59 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (64 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (34 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (44 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (540 Kč) | 444 Kč | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 42% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (913 Kč) | 493 Kč | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (600 Kč) | 352 Kč | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (3,235 Kč) | 1,252 Kč | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (1,561 Kč) | 911 Kč | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (236 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (92 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (92 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (12,939 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (3.03 Kč) | 3.87 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (1,109 Kč) | 883 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (178 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 53% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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