Cost of living in Germany compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (392 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (219 Kč) | 186 Kč | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (127 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (29 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (89 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (68 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (159 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (63 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (45 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (23 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (156 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (48 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (41 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,952 (46,260 Kč) | 39,712 Kč | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,499 (35,521 Kč) | 27,951 Kč | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (5,149 Kč) | 5,414 Kč | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,198 (28,377 Kč) | 22,666 Kč | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €921 (21,831 Kč) | 17,076 Kč | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (4,176 Kč) | 4,407 Kč | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (781 Kč) | 515 Kč | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (10,021 Kč) | 11,080 Kč | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (2,649 Kč) | 3,820 Kč | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (268 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (381 Kč) | 313 Kč | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (1,930 Kč) | 1,990 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (874 Kč) | 924 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,143 Kč) | 2,087 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (2,916 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (602,379 Kč) | 692,482 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (45 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (1,651 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (270 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (199 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (1,453 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (81 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (66 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (92 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (41 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (37 Kč) | 61 Kč | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (551 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (965 Kč) | 705 Kč | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (546 Kč) | 488 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (2,322 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,397 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (240 Kč) | 202 Kč | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (82 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (99 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (15,373 Kč) | 20,291 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.43 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (1,004 Kč) | 1,306 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (180 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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