- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 Kč (¥835) | ¥1,006 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 136 Kč (¥661) | ¥711 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 86 Kč (¥421) | ¥445 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (¥103) | ¥198 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 Kč (¥267) | ¥270 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Kč (¥229) | ¥689 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 95 Kč (¥465) | ¥889 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (¥159) | ¥637 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (¥89) | ¥430 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (¥79) | ¥262 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 Kč (¥692) | ¥1,549 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 Kč (¥156) | ¥212 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč (¥80) | ¥195 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,532 Kč (¥134,364) | ¥242,113 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,110 Kč (¥98,143) | ¥121,422 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,630 Kč (¥17,717) | ¥21,895 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,766 Kč (¥86,703) | ¥116,929 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,526 Kč (¥61,130) | ¥79,022 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,117 Kč (¥10,334) | ¥12,611 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 383 Kč (¥1,869) | ¥4,156 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,131 Kč (¥54,322) | ¥55,558 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,796 Kč (¥8,766) | ¥16,830 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 255 Kč (¥1,245) | ¥693 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 177 Kč (¥862) | ¥1,827 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,921 Kč (¥9,373) | ¥7,207 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 813 Kč (¥3,969) | ¥4,012 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 Kč (¥9,683) | ¥8,544 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,158 Kč (¥10,530) | ¥15,007 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,575 Kč (¥2,442,933) | ¥2,657,440 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kč (¥162) | ¥147 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 542 Kč (¥2,644) | ¥11,877 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 169 Kč (¥826) | ¥1,278 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (¥1,110) | ¥1,016 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Kč (¥7,320) | ¥4,123 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 77 Kč (¥378) | ¥630 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 82 Kč (¥400) | ¥711 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (¥368) | ¥484 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (¥158) | ¥145 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (¥260) | ¥213 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 Kč (¥1,931) | ¥2,946 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 475 Kč (¥2,318) | ¥4,119 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 396 Kč (¥1,932) | ¥3,373 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 982 Kč (¥4,793) | ¥12,005 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 859 Kč (¥4,194) | ¥8,157 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 Kč (¥636) | ¥903 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 Kč (¥284) | ¥498 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč (¥178) | ¥551 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,318 Kč (¥60,116) | ¥49,094 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.52 Kč (¥17) | ¥56 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 898 Kč (¥4,383) | ¥10,056 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kč (¥505) | ¥474 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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