Cost of living in Germany compared to Czech Republic
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Germany is 44% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (358 Kč) | 230 Kč | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (257 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (151 Kč) | 95 Kč | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (31 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (108 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (76 Kč) | 63 Kč | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (157 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (65 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (47 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (27 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (165 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (48 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (47 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 83% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (50,361 Kč) | 36,803 Kč | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (39,613 Kč) | 28,846 Kč | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (5,703 Kč) | 5,482 Kč | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (31,195 Kč) | 24,392 Kč | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (22,762 Kč) | 19,131 Kč | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (4,092 Kč) | 3,281 Kč | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (939 Kč) | 507 Kč | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (9,244 Kč) | 11,205 Kč | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (2,782 Kč) | 3,254 Kč | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (155 Kč) | 342 Kč | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (442 Kč) | 291 Kč | + 52% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,171 Kč) | 2,056 Kč | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (950 Kč) | 1,274 Kč | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (2,251 Kč) | 2,390 Kč | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (3,028 Kč) | 3,000 Kč | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (831,724 Kč) | 732,802 Kč | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (46 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (1,294 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 137% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (219 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (396 Kč) | 200 Kč | + 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (1,807 Kč) | 853 Kč | + 112% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (100 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (75 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (81 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (50 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (42 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (533 Kč) | 462 Kč | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (1,170 Kč) | 680 Kč | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (619 Kč) | 491 Kč | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (2,110 Kč) | 2,132 Kč | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (1,684 Kč) | 1,218 Kč | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (256 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (94 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (112 Kč) | 51 Kč | + 120% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (14,541 Kč) | 20,721 Kč | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (3.37 Kč) | 3.15 Kč | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (1,005 Kč) | 1,406 Kč | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (208 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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