- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Czech Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 71% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (332 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (205 Kč) | 136 Kč | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (114 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (33 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (100 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (56 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (162 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (53 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (35 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (36 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (189 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (50 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (32 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,280 (32,807 Kč) | 26,245 Kč | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (22,443 Kč) | 19,247 Kč | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (3,363 Kč) | 3,867 Kč | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €784 (20,087 Kč) | 16,652 Kč | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €539 (13,806 Kč) | 12,647 Kč | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 (3,326 Kč) | 2,040 Kč | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (585 Kč) | 371 Kč | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (10,056 Kč) | 11,726 Kč | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (2,842 Kč) | 1,947 Kč | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (118 Kč) | 260 Kč | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (249 Kč) | 193 Kč | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,209 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (877 Kč) | 781 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,325 Kč) | 1,978 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,951 Kč) | 2,470 Kč | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,179 (517,165 Kč) | 498,293 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (39 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (915 Kč) | 539 Kč | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (239 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (246 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (2,097 Kč) | 1,094 Kč | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.25 (135 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (92 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (79 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (60 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (50 Kč) | 52 Kč | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (465 Kč) | 385 Kč | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (851 Kč) | 469 Kč | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (426 Kč) | 381 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (1,728 Kč) | 1,075 Kč | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (1,653 Kč) | 887 Kč | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (220 Kč) | 130 Kč | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (41 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (126 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 267% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (11,791 Kč) | 12,941 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (6 Kč) | 3.48 Kč | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (1,501 Kč) | 854 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (136 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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