- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Kč (руб 471) | руб 389 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 Kč (руб 386) | руб 292 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 82 Kč (руб 234) | руб 132 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (руб 58) | руб 64 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53 Kč (руб 151) | руб 87 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Kč (руб 119) | руб 163 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 106 Kč (руб 303) | руб 312 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Kč (руб 87) | руб 98 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (руб 51) | руб 38 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (руб 46) | руб 64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 Kč (руб 406) | руб 534 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 Kč (руб 89) | руб 94 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (руб 42) | руб 35 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,323 Kč (руб 75,154) | руб 77,094 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,668 Kč (руб 50,446) | руб 44,212 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,637 Kč (руб 10,385) | руб 6,572 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,847 Kč (руб 48,101) | руб 40,145 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,004 Kč (руб 34,273) | руб 27,435 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,116 Kč (руб 6,041) | руб 4,848 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 369 Kč (руб 1,054) | руб 469 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,860 Kč (руб 31,005) | руб 29,499 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,239 Kč (руб 6,392) | руб 5,595 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 Kč (руб 713) | руб 413 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 Kč (руб 515) | руб 580 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,010 Kč (руб 5,738) | руб 5,093 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 776 Kč (руб 2,215) | руб 2,872 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,806 Kč (руб 5,155) | руб 5,606 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,359 Kč (руб 6,735) | руб 7,713 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 457,778 Kč (руб 1,307,015) | руб 1,127,220 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Kč (руб 87) | руб 40 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 546 Kč (руб 1,558) | руб 1,940 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 Kč (руб 452) | руб 301 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (руб 649) | руб 558 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 778 Kč (руб 2,221) | руб 1,421 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 88 Kč (руб 250) | руб 250 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 Kč (руб 242) | руб 169 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (руб 215) | руб 199 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (руб 95) | руб 73 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Kč (руб 135) | руб 104 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 361 Kč (руб 1,030) | руб 642 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 458 Kč (руб 1,308) | руб 1,608 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 356 Kč (руб 1,017) | руб 672 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,045 Kč (руб 2,985) | руб 5,512 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 840 Kč (руб 2,398) | руб 3,546 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 Kč (руб 389) | руб 410 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 59 Kč (руб 170) | руб 178 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Kč (руб 98) | руб 209 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,318 Kč (руб 38,025) | руб 32,797 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.51 Kč (руб 10) | руб 3.80 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 Kč (руб 2,317) | руб 3,084 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Kč (руб 285) | руб 127 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.855
RUB
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CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,849 prices entered by 1,162 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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