- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | 170 Kč (¥845) | ¥1,037 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 Kč (¥671) | ¥692 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (¥417) | ¥436 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (¥106) | ¥203 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 58 Kč (¥289) | ¥287 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Kč (¥234) | ¥777 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104 Kč (¥514) | ¥927 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (¥163) | ¥688 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kč (¥92) | ¥416 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (¥79) | ¥277 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Kč (¥716) | ¥1,538 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (¥162) | ¥199 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (¥83) | ¥198 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,817 Kč (¥132,932) | ¥223,053 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,454 Kč (¥96,434) | ¥126,664 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,874 Kč (¥19,204) | ¥21,159 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,432 Kč (¥86,408) | ¥113,754 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,543 Kč (¥62,175) | ¥74,885 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,110 Kč (¥10,461) | ¥12,611 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 377 Kč (¥1,870) | ¥4,094 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,168 Kč (¥55,357) | ¥55,558 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,858 Kč (¥9,208) | ¥16,830 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Kč (¥1,287) | ¥693 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 188 Kč (¥933) | ¥1,849 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,921 Kč (¥9,521) | ¥6,923 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 781 Kč (¥3,872) | ¥4,304 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,025 Kč (¥10,039) | ¥8,395 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,470 Kč (¥12,242) | ¥13,972 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 493,393 Kč (¥2,445,734) | ¥2,510,720 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kč (¥163) | ¥145 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (¥2,695) | ¥11,257 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (¥754) | ¥1,278 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (¥1,128) | ¥1,016 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 934 Kč (¥4,629) | ¥3,622 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Kč (¥433) | ¥612 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 Kč (¥430) | ¥707 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 Kč (¥393) | ¥455 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (¥163) | ¥137 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Kč (¥258) | ¥217 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 395 Kč (¥1,957) | ¥2,939 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 Kč (¥2,332) | ¥4,071 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 382 Kč (¥1,892) | ¥3,365 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,098 Kč (¥5,441) | ¥14,181 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 893 Kč (¥4,429) | ¥7,768 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 Kč (¥661) | ¥964 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (¥295) | ¥487 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč (¥177) | ¥586 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,456 Kč (¥61,742) | ¥49,094 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 Kč (¥17) | ¥56 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 843 Kč (¥4,180) | ¥10,339 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kč (¥510) | ¥468 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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