- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Czech Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 69% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (319 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (203 Kč) | 136 Kč | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (110 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (33 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (95 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (58 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (157 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (51 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (34 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (33 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (191 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (52 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (31 Kč) | 14 Kč | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,345 (34,222 Kč) | 25,131 Kč | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €894 (22,740 Kč) | 17,067 Kč | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (3,105 Kč) | 3,569 Kč | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (20,655 Kč) | 17,505 Kč | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (14,491 Kč) | 12,373 Kč | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (2,846 Kč) | 2,135 Kč | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (580 Kč) | 360 Kč | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (9,472 Kč) | 9,932 Kč | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (2,943 Kč) | 2,249 Kč | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (118 Kč) | 233 Kč | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (251 Kč) | 172 Kč | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (2,148 Kč) | 1,984 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (882 Kč) | 759 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,342 Kč) | 1,852 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (3,037 Kč) | 2,367 Kč | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (511,480 Kč) | 428,883 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (38 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (900 Kč) | 558 Kč | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (233 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (243 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (2,027 Kč) | 644 Kč | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (123 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (88 Kč) | 88 Kč | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (91 Kč) | 76 Kč | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (56 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (51 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (462 Kč) | 319 Kč | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (818 Kč) | 454 Kč | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (423 Kč) | 358 Kč | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (1,728 Kč) | 1,197 Kč | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,600 Kč) | 929 Kč | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (214 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (40 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (125 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 266% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €481 (12,228 Kč) | 13,318 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (6 Kč) | 4.32 Kč | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (1,511 Kč) | 825 Kč | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (133 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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