- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Czech Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (338 Kč) | 169 Kč | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (208 Kč) | 134 Kč | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (119 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (34 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (99 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (54 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (180 Kč) | 102 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (52 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (33 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (36 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (198 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (50 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (29 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 20% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 (34,585 Kč) | 27,296 Kč | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 (23,275 Kč) | 19,895 Kč | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (3,404 Kč) | 3,870 Kč | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (20,777 Kč) | 17,543 Kč | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (13,989 Kč) | 12,812 Kč | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (2,501 Kč) | 2,193 Kč | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (604 Kč) | 377 Kč | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (10,028 Kč) | 11,143 Kč | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (2,967 Kč) | 1,857 Kč | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (116 Kč) | 268 Kč | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (257 Kč) | 179 Kč | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (2,174 Kč) | 1,921 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (860 Kč) | 814 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (2,467 Kč) | 1,984 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (3,052 Kč) | 2,420 Kč | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (562,438 Kč) | 486,420 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (40 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (910 Kč) | 542 Kč | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 42% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (243 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (216 Kč) | 227 Kč | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (2,190 Kč) | 1,232 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (133 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (94 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (84 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (57 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (52 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (464 Kč) | 408 Kč | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (867 Kč) | 462 Kč | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (433 Kč) | 388 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (1,667 Kč) | 982 Kč | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (1,737 Kč) | 884 Kč | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (226 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (42 Kč) | 58 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (132 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 269% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (11,852 Kč) | 12,318 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (5.15 Kč) | 3.50 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (1,632 Kč) | 851 Kč | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (138 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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