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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 167 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 141 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 81 Kč (CHF 3.49) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.66 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 Kč (CHF 2.17) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Kč (CHF 1.79) | CHF 4.35 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 Kč (CHF 3.90) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Kč (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.21 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kč (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.64 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (CHF 0.73) | CHF 1.95 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.77 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.39 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,502 Kč (CHF 1,178) | CHF 2,802 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,634 Kč (CHF 755) | CHF 2,121 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,630 Kč (CHF 155) | CHF 213 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,827 Kč (CHF 764) | CHF 1,599 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,082 Kč (CHF 560) | CHF 1,183 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,113 Kč (CHF 91) | CHF 186 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 391 Kč (CHF 17) | CHF 39 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,477 Kč (CHF 406) | CHF 670 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,483 Kč (CHF 106) | CHF 121 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 252 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 31 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,830 Kč (CHF 78) | CHF 108 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 813 Kč (CHF 35) | CHF 58 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Kč (CHF 84) | CHF 125 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,277 Kč (CHF 98) | CHF 179 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 493,966 Kč (CHF 21,161) | CHF 25,028 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.62 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 Kč (CHF 24) | CHF 70 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 154 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 942 Kč (CHF 40) | CHF 113 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 99 Kč (CHF 4.23) | CHF 6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 Kč (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.41 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78 Kč (CHF 3.35) | CHF 4.30 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč (CHF 1.39) | CHF 3.45 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 Kč (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.36 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 389 Kč (CHF 17) | CHF 36 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 469 Kč (CHF 20) | CHF 68 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 402 Kč (CHF 17) | CHF 36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,269 Kč (CHF 54) | CHF 131 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 828 Kč (CHF 35) | CHF 120 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (CHF 2.56) | CHF 5.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Kč (CHF 1.48) | CHF 7 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,822 Kč (CHF 464) | CHF 530 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.47 Kč (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.37 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 953 Kč (CHF 41) | CHF 95 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 105 Kč (CHF 4.49) | CHF 9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland
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