Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 174 Kč (¥814) | ¥975 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 Kč (¥674) | ¥718 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (¥445) | ¥451 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (¥96) | ¥214 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Kč (¥254) | ¥284 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Kč (¥214) | ¥501 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 94 Kč (¥439) | ¥1,246 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 Kč (¥161) | ¥640 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (¥107) | ¥381 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (¥79) | ¥252 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Kč (¥678) | ¥1,640 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Kč (¥152) | ¥219 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč (¥76) | ¥253 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,227 Kč (¥131,783) | ¥182,340 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,451 Kč (¥90,807) | ¥111,342 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,238 Kč (¥15,115) | ¥15,746 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,227 Kč (¥89,763) | ¥107,878 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,217 Kč (¥66,371) | ¥86,552 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,908 Kč (¥8,908) | ¥11,000 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 386 Kč (¥1,803) | ¥3,746 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,777 Kč (¥54,981) | ¥39,892 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,223 Kč (¥10,379) | ¥8,365 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 Kč (¥1,258) | ¥740 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 165 Kč (¥769) | ¥2,216 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,604 Kč (¥7,490) | ¥6,528 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 775 Kč (¥3,619) | ¥4,644 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,146 Kč (¥10,020) | ¥7,685 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Kč (¥10,157) | ¥13,013 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 508,412 Kč (¥2,373,584) | ¥2,936,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (¥150) | ¥138 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 565 Kč (¥2,638) | ¥9,442 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 154 Kč (¥718) | ¥1,383 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Kč (¥467) | ¥929 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 784 Kč (¥3,661) | ¥10,332 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Kč (¥552) | ¥554 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 Kč (¥399) | ¥669 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 Kč (¥384) | ¥516 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 Kč (¥179) | ¥191 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (¥246) | ¥238 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 433 Kč (¥2,020) | ¥2,573 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 Kč (¥2,196) | ¥3,363 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Kč (¥1,866) | ¥3,584 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,182 Kč (¥5,517) | ¥16,766 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 Kč (¥3,956) | ¥6,023 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 153 Kč (¥716) | ¥809 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kč (¥302) | ¥500 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (¥173) | ¥491 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,366 Kč (¥53,065) | ¥47,822 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kč (¥17) | ¥26 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Kč (¥3,862) | ¥8,220 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Kč (¥497) | ¥491 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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