Cost of living in Germany compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 47% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (288 Kč) | 171 Kč | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (187 Kč) | 144 Kč | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (98 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (24 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (72 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (64 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (129 Kč) | 90 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (59 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (41 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (24 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (154 Kč) | 144 Kč | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (45 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (31 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,472 (37,037 Kč) | 28,861 Kč | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 (27,952 Kč) | 18,906 Kč | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (5,024 Kč) | 3,403 Kč | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €921 (23,187 Kč) | 19,006 Kč | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €699 (17,598 Kč) | 13,835 Kč | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (3,298 Kč) | 1,986 Kč | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (571 Kč) | 380 Kč | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (10,113 Kč) | 10,815 Kč | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (2,153 Kč) | 2,239 Kč | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.90 (148 Kč) | 259 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (332 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (2,011 Kč) | 1,627 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (950 Kč) | 770 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,287 Kč) | 2,157 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (2,866 Kč) | 2,399 Kč | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 90% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,274 (535,395 Kč) | 500,469 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (36 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (1,921 Kč) | 551 Kč | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (161 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (281 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (1,409 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (95 Kč) | 115 Kč | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.04 (51 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (60 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (34 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.52 (38 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (490 Kč) | 406 Kč | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (856 Kč) | 456 Kč | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (521 Kč) | 387 Kč | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (2,128 Kč) | 1,518 Kč | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (1,433 Kč) | 719 Kč | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (223 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (80 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (93 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (11,507 Kč) | 11,366 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.60 Kč) | 4.25 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (1,010 Kč) | 861 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (172 Kč) | 105 Kč | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 48% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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