- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 166 Kč (руб 506) | руб 367 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 136 Kč (руб 416) | руб 295 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 81 Kč (руб 248) | руб 133 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (руб 64) | руб 64 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Kč (руб 165) | руб 84 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Kč (руб 137) | руб 158 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 97 Kč (руб 296) | руб 331 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 Kč (руб 97) | руб 95 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kč (руб 57) | руб 36 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (руб 48) | руб 66 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 143 Kč (руб 437) | руб 540 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 Kč (руб 98) | руб 92 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (руб 47) | руб 32 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,119 Kč (руб 79,804) | руб 78,392 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,327 Kč (руб 59,053) | руб 41,948 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,867 Kč (руб 11,817) | руб 6,206 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,537 Kč (руб 50,527) | руб 38,431 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,555 Kč (руб 38,362) | руб 26,101 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,040 Kč (руб 6,234) | руб 4,240 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 373 Kč (руб 1,139) | руб 477 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,726 Kč (руб 35,828) | руб 26,460 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,947 Kč (руб 5,948) | руб 5,637 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Kč (руб 793) | руб 430 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 191 Kč (руб 584) | руб 492 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,888 Kč (руб 5,770) | руб 5,009 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 798 Kč (руб 2,437) | руб 2,969 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 Kč (руб 6,042) | руб 5,659 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,435 Kč (руб 7,439) | руб 7,515 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 498,293 Kč (руб 1,522,509) | руб 1,070,660 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (руб 98) | руб 41 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 541 Kč (руб 1,653) | руб 1,759 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Kč (руб 465) | руб 312 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (руб 695) | руб 523 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 778 Kč (руб 2,377) | руб 1,497 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Kč (руб 267) | руб 232 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 89 Kč (руб 272) | руб 161 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 Kč (руб 241) | руб 221 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (руб 98) | руб 69 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Kč (руб 156) | руб 100 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 378 Kč (руб 1,156) | руб 600 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464 Kč (руб 1,418) | руб 1,572 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 381 Kč (руб 1,163) | руб 669 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,075 Kč (руб 3,283) | руб 5,377 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 897 Kč (руб 2,742) | руб 3,447 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 Kč (руб 397) | руб 385 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 59 Kč (руб 182) | руб 181 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Kč (руб 105) | руб 231 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,140 Kč (руб 40,149) | руб 31,989 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.72 Kč (руб 11) | руб 3.76 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 833 Kč (руб 2,547) | руб 3,101 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 102 Kč (руб 313) | руб 134 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.055
RUB
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,877 prices entered by 1,094 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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