Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 60% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (335 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (208 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (117 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (32 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (95 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (59 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (174 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (53 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (35 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (33 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (178 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (50 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (26 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (28,841 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (19,680 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (3,116 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (22,156 Kč) | 17,161 Kč | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (14,177 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (2,181 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (637 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (9,274 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (2,696 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (150 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (282 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (2,138 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (953 Kč) | 931 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (2,003 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (2,922 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 37% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (634,529 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (37 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (950 Kč) | 551 Kč | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 18% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (147 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (231 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (2,022 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (147 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (87 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (75 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (51 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (48 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (454 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (855 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (474 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (2,103 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (1,718 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (236 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (44 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (127 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (11,971 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (5.13 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (1,250 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (146 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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