- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 Kč (руб 499) | руб 357 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 134 Kč (руб 393) | руб 284 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (руб 246) | руб 134 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (руб 61) | руб 64 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (руб 164) | руб 81 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Kč (руб 136) | руб 146 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (руб 297) | руб 307 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (руб 97) | руб 94 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (руб 54) | руб 35 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (руб 46) | руб 62 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 Kč (руб 420) | руб 528 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (руб 95) | руб 94 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (руб 48) | руб 32 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,296 Kč (руб 79,835) | руб 74,460 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,869 Kč (руб 58,114) | руб 39,896 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,870 Kč (руб 11,318) | руб 6,144 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,543 Kč (руб 51,308) | руб 37,069 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,812 Kč (руб 37,473) | руб 24,805 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,193 Kč (руб 6,414) | руб 3,895 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 377 Kč (руб 1,101) | руб 482 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,860 Kč (руб 31,763) | руб 26,462 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,857 Kč (руб 5,432) | руб 5,863 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 268 Kč (руб 784) | руб 384 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Kč (руб 524) | руб 523 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,921 Kč (руб 5,617) | руб 5,275 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 814 Kč (руб 2,380) | руб 3,110 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 Kč (руб 5,803) | руб 5,592 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,420 Kč (руб 7,078) | руб 7,318 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 486,420 Kč (руб 1,422,680) | руб 1,162,950 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kč (руб 97) | руб 43 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 542 Kč (руб 1,585) | руб 1,672 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Kč (руб 441) | руб 318 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (руб 665) | руб 498 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,232 Kč (руб 3,603) | руб 1,251 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 77 Kč (руб 226) | руб 232 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 Kč (руб 243) | руб 159 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (руб 221) | руб 205 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 Kč (руб 92) | руб 70 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (руб 156) | руб 103 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 408 Kč (руб 1,193) | руб 520 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 0% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 459 Kč (руб 1,344) | руб 1,635 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 388 Kč (руб 1,136) | руб 669 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 982 Kč (руб 2,872) | руб 4,972 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 884 Kč (руб 2,584) | руб 3,313 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 Kč (руб 390) | руб 371 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 Kč (руб 170) | руб 176 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč (руб 105) | руб 227 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,456 Kč (руб 36,430) | руб 31,742 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 Kč (руб 10) | руб 4.78 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 852 Kč (руб 2,492) | руб 3,075 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kč (руб 301) | руб 137 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.925
RUB
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,737 prices entered by 1,216 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 20% more expensive than in Russia
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