Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 199 Kč (¥1,091) | ¥1,145 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 178 Kč (¥976) | ¥719 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 Kč (¥555) | ¥437 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (¥120) | ¥211 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč (¥287) | ¥282 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Kč (¥404) | ¥815 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 94 Kč (¥513) | ¥951 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 Kč (¥230) | ¥984 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kč (¥116) | ¥421 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (¥119) | ¥268 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kč (¥825) | ¥1,770 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36 Kč (¥200) | ¥217 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (¥92) | ¥225 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,385 Kč (¥144,726) | ¥194,768 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,756 Kč (¥102,878) | ¥126,641 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,355 Kč (¥29,373) | ¥21,178 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,187 Kč (¥99,760) | ¥142,258 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,618 Kč (¥80,180) | ¥80,836 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,884 Kč (¥10,334) | ¥13,643 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 286 Kč (¥1,569) | ¥3,988 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,103 Kč (¥60,902) | ¥59,521 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kč (¥10,970) | ¥17,809 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 243 Kč (¥1,335) | ¥665 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 287 Kč (¥1,572) | ¥2,700 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,639 Kč (¥8,991) | ¥7,941 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 921 Kč (¥5,055) | ¥4,162 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,859 Kč (¥10,197) | ¥7,471 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,164 Kč (¥11,871) | ¥15,388 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 526,298 Kč (¥2,886,831) | ¥2,576,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (¥213) | ¥161 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 524 Kč (¥2,875) | ¥16,725 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 157 Kč (¥861) | ¥1,370 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Kč (¥549) | ¥1,955 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 896 Kč (¥4,915) | ¥3,523 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 81 Kč (¥443) | ¥2,205 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (¥476) | ¥648 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 Kč (¥439) | ¥409 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 Kč (¥260) | ¥143 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Kč (¥288) | ¥184 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 525 Kč (¥2,877) | ¥3,583 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Czech Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 562 Kč (¥3,082) | ¥4,280 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 Kč (¥2,424) | ¥3,593 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,819 Kč (¥15,463) | ¥20,657 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,211 Kč (¥6,642) | ¥6,242 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 166 Kč (¥910) | ¥1,034 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (¥372) | ¥533 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Kč (¥240) | ¥526 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,699 Kč (¥64,169) | ¥58,872 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Kč (¥20) | ¥41 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 754 Kč (¥4,134) | ¥11,178 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123 Kč (¥675) | ¥554 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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