Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (304 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (173 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (97 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (25 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (73 Kč) | 57 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (61 Kč) | 55 Kč | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (120 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (57 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (23 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (50 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (243 Kč) | 136 Kč | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (58 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (27 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 81% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,815 (53,432 Kč) | 26,574 Kč | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,094 (32,206 Kč) | 17,277 Kč | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (4,281 Kč) | 3,648 Kč | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,120 (32,979 Kč) | 17,111 Kč | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (30,453 Kč) | 13,086 Kč | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (2,827 Kč) | 1,557 Kč | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (651 Kč) | 315 Kč | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (9,470 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (2,164 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (183 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (348 Kč) | 286 Kč | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (2,097 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (975 Kč) | 1,039 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £78 (2,305 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (2,216 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 131% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,036 (589,979 Kč) | 541,038 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (35 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £87 (2,551 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (94 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (257 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (2,388 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (100 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (47 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (99 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (54 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (43 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (394 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (875 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (587 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (3,929 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (1,679 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (257 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.24 (96 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (139 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (12,632 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (4.15 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (1,085 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (342 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 76% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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