Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Japan
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| Food in Czech Republic is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 Kč (¥1,446) | ¥1,023 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 Kč (¥1,282) | ¥790 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 92 Kč (¥583) | ¥521 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (¥167) | ¥225 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 Kč (¥438) | ¥319 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Kč (¥420) | ¥564 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 190 Kč (¥1,210) | ¥1,287 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 Kč (¥192) | ¥611 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Kč (¥174) | ¥399 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Kč (¥159) | ¥307 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 175 Kč (¥1,110) | ¥1,236 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Kč (¥234) | ¥203 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Kč (¥183) | ¥177 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,044 Kč (¥241,898) | ¥365,978 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,453 Kč (¥187,272) | ¥174,960 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,953 Kč (¥31,494) | ¥20,112 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,017 Kč (¥152,709) | ¥167,408 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,974 Kč (¥120,643) | ¥105,023 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,077 Kč (¥19,567) | ¥13,280 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 503 Kč (¥3,199) | ¥4,420 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,819 Kč (¥87,869) | ¥61,842 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,401 Kč (¥21,627) | ¥10,283 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 349 Kč (¥2,219) | ¥1,221 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 268 Kč (¥1,701) | ¥2,588 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 Kč (¥13,990) | ¥8,396 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,263 Kč (¥8,031) | ¥5,233 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,376 Kč (¥15,110) | ¥9,426 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,928 Kč (¥18,614) | ¥12,490 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 698,272 Kč (¥4,439,883) | ¥3,004,620 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (¥245) | ¥167 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (¥3,497) | ¥8,534 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 171 Kč (¥1,089) | ¥1,575 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 252 Kč (¥1,600) | ¥2,993 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,287 Kč (¥8,182) | ¥6,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Kč (¥382) | ¥1,337 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 Kč (¥578) | ¥948 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 117 Kč (¥744) | ¥622 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Kč (¥445) | ¥248 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 Kč (¥531) | ¥204 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 467 Kč (¥2,968) | ¥4,086 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 676 Kč (¥4,298) | ¥5,118 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 483 Kč (¥3,068) | ¥3,882 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,174 Kč (¥13,824) | ¥9,078 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,108 Kč (¥7,044) | ¥7,916 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 189 Kč (¥1,202) | ¥1,898 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Kč (¥479) | ¥526 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (¥330) | ¥631 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,469 Kč (¥117,432) | ¥35,175 | + 234% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (¥19) | ¥52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,552 Kč (¥9,865) | ¥9,541 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 Kč (¥946) | ¥578 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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