Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 Kč (¥840) | ¥981 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 145 Kč (¥756) | ¥700 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (¥439) | ¥414 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (¥113) | ¥205 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Kč (¥284) | ¥251 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 Kč (¥266) | ¥655 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70 Kč (¥366) | ¥964 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 Kč (¥197) | ¥741 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (¥129) | ¥391 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kč (¥92) | ¥300 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč (¥708) | ¥1,420 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 31 Kč (¥164) | ¥178 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (¥80) | ¥217 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,878 Kč (¥129,995) | ¥299,320 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,404 Kč (¥90,938) | ¥164,446 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,141 Kč (¥21,639) | ¥21,056 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,342 Kč (¥90,616) | ¥150,152 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,035 Kč (¥68,111) | ¥78,123 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,677 Kč (¥8,764) | ¥11,902 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Kč (¥1,753) | ¥4,118 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,040 Kč (¥47,238) | ¥70,060 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,798 Kč (¥14,618) | ¥12,705 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 Kč (¥1,305) | ¥794 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 Kč (¥1,492) | ¥2,406 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,570 Kč (¥8,206) | ¥7,319 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 916 Kč (¥4,785) | ¥4,417 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,713 Kč (¥8,950) | ¥8,375 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,896 Kč (¥9,907) | ¥13,139 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 527,465 Kč (¥2,756,147) | ¥2,627,120 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 Kč (¥154) | ¥135 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (¥2,843) | ¥10,272 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Kč (¥716) | ¥1,148 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (¥784) | ¥1,229 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,130 Kč (¥5,904) | ¥5,176 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 86 Kč (¥449) | ¥803 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Kč (¥553) | ¥611 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (¥442) | ¥528 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 Kč (¥230) | ¥152 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Kč (¥265) | ¥258 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 456 Kč (¥2,385) | ¥3,156 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 536 Kč (¥2,799) | ¥3,672 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 356 Kč (¥1,858) | ¥3,638 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,724 Kč (¥9,010) | ¥16,372 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 934 Kč (¥4,880) | ¥6,066 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 Kč (¥951) | ¥1,131 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 67 Kč (¥348) | ¥435 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (¥195) | ¥548 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,443 Kč (¥65,015) | ¥55,862 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.88 Kč (¥20) | ¥53 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kč (¥4,802) | ¥9,625 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Kč (¥601) | ¥530 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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