Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (399 Kč) | 211 Kč | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (216 Kč) | 171 Kč | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (113 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (30 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.63 (86 Kč) | 78 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (63 Kč) | 71 Kč | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (168 Kč) | 131 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (50 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (40 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (31 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (183 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (44 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (32 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,245 (29,629 Kč) | 34,381 Kč | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €886 (21,086 Kč) | 26,888 Kč | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (4,113 Kč) | 5,741 Kč | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €867 (20,634 Kč) | 22,777 Kč | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (14,424 Kč) | 16,967 Kč | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (3,201 Kč) | 4,090 Kč | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (598 Kč) | 412 Kč | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (8,344 Kč) | 7,403 Kč | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (3,030 Kč) | 3,936 Kč | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (129 Kč) | 170 Kč | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (261 Kč) | 336 Kč | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (1,684 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (770 Kč) | 871 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (1,923 Kč) | 2,033 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (2,550 Kč) | 2,348 Kč | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (616,674 Kč) | 538,285 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (43 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (859 Kč) | 542 Kč | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (211 Kč) | 126 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (298 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (1,845 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (130 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (77 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (69 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (43 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (46 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (421 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (886 Kč) | 938 Kč | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (416 Kč) | 416 Kč | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (1,783 Kč) | 1,786 Kč | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (1,670 Kč) | 990 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (210 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (44 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.60 (133 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €596 (14,185 Kč) | 18,311 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (7 Kč) | 3.66 Kč | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (1,137 Kč) | 1,098 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (124 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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