Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 Kč (руб 567) | руб 401 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 145 Kč (руб 511) | руб 285 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (руб 297) | руб 142 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kč (руб 77) | руб 65 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Kč (руб 192) | руб 88 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 Kč (руб 180) | руб 128 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70 Kč (руб 247) | руб 342 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 Kč (руб 133) | руб 109 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (руб 87) | руб 35 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kč (руб 62) | руб 66 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 Kč (руб 479) | руб 577 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 31 Kč (руб 111) | руб 109 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (руб 54) | руб 29 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,878 Kč (руб 87,826) | руб 69,133 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,404 Kč (руб 61,439) | руб 37,974 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,141 Kč (руб 14,619) | руб 6,392 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,342 Kč (руб 61,221) | руб 31,618 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,035 Kč (руб 46,017) | руб 22,018 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,677 Kč (руб 5,921) | руб 4,038 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Kč (руб 1,184) | руб 448 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,040 Kč (руб 31,914) | руб 24,813 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,798 Kč (руб 9,876) | руб 6,723 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 Kč (руб 882) | руб 416 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 Kč (руб 1,008) | руб 926 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,570 Kč (руб 5,544) | руб 4,661 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 916 Kč (руб 3,233) | руб 2,580 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,713 Kč (руб 6,046) | руб 5,654 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,896 Kč (руб 6,693) | руб 6,714 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 527,465 Kč (руб 1,862,083) | руб 1,237,120 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 Kč (руб 104) | руб 47 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (руб 1,921) | руб 1,548 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 78% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Kč (руб 483) | руб 476 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (руб 529) | руб 504 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,130 Kč (руб 3,989) | руб 1,289 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 86 Kč (руб 303) | руб 311 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Kč (руб 374) | руб 183 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (руб 299) | руб 206 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 Kč (руб 155) | руб 77 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Kč (руб 179) | руб 97 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 456 Kč (руб 1,612) | руб 580 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 536 Kč (руб 1,891) | руб 1,480 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 356 Kč (руб 1,255) | руб 574 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,724 Kč (руб 6,087) | руб 5,826 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 934 Kč (руб 3,297) | руб 3,401 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 Kč (руб 643) | руб 387 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 67 Kč (руб 235) | руб 168 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (руб 132) | руб 221 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,443 Kč (руб 43,925) | руб 38,001 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.88 Kč (руб 14) | руб 7 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kč (руб 3,245) | руб 3,491 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Kč (руб 406) | руб 160 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.530
RUB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,110 prices entered by 799 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 45% more expensive than in Russia
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