Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 174 Kč (руб 500) | руб 395 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 Kč (руб 414) | руб 272 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (руб 273) | руб 146 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (руб 59) | руб 67 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Kč (руб 154) | руб 88 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Kč (руб 131) | руб 146 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 94 Kč (руб 270) | руб 318 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 Kč (руб 98) | руб 96 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (руб 66) | руб 34 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (руб 49) | руб 64 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Kč (руб 415) | руб 602 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Kč (руб 93) | руб 102 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (руб 49) | руб 31 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,353 Kč (руб 81,255) | руб 72,528 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,451 Kč (руб 55,742) | руб 39,965 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,238 Kč (руб 9,278) | руб 6,236 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,227 Kč (руб 55,101) | руб 41,843 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,217 Kč (руб 40,742) | руб 24,350 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,908 Kč (руб 5,468) | руб 4,280 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 386 Kč (руб 1,107) | руб 415 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,777 Kč (руб 33,750) | руб 27,028 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,223 Kč (руб 6,371) | руб 6,129 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 Kč (руб 772) | руб 460 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 165 Kč (руб 472) | руб 594 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,604 Kč (руб 4,598) | руб 5,541 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 775 Kč (руб 2,221) | руб 2,498 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,146 Kč (руб 6,151) | руб 5,799 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Kč (руб 6,235) | руб 6,773 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 503,495 Kč (руб 1,442,925) | руб 1,359,730 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (руб 92) | руб 46 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 Kč (руб 1,604) | руб 1,877 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 154 Kč (руб 441) | руб 448 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Kč (руб 287) | руб 574 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 784 Kč (руб 2,247) | руб 1,406 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Kč (руб 339) | руб 303 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 Kč (руб 245) | руб 168 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 Kč (руб 236) | руб 218 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38 Kč (руб 110) | руб 81 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (руб 151) | руб 98 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 433 Kč (руб 1,240) | руб 570 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 Kč (руб 1,348) | руб 1,542 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Kč (руб 1,145) | руб 588 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,182 Kč (руб 3,387) | руб 5,864 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 Kč (руб 2,429) | руб 3,683 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 153 Kč (руб 439) | руб 394 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kč (руб 185) | руб 202 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Kč (руб 106) | руб 219 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,366 Kč (руб 32,574) | руб 31,629 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.67 Kč (руб 11) | руб 2.24 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Kč (руб 2,370) | руб 3,645 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Kč (руб 304) | руб 155 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,752 prices entered by 669 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 13% more expensive than in Russia
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