- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 134 Kč (CHF 5.87) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč (CHF 3.67) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.68 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (CHF 2.44) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Kč (CHF 2.04) | CHF 4.00 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (CHF 4.44) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč (CHF 1.44) | CHF 3.87 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (CHF 0.80) | CHF 3.00 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.21 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 143 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.47 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.50 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,296 Kč (CHF 1,193) | CHF 2,894 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,895 Kč (CHF 869) | CHF 2,232 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,870 Kč (CHF 169) | CHF 199 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,543 Kč (CHF 766) | CHF 1,809 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,812 Kč (CHF 560) | CHF 1,300 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,193 Kč (CHF 96) | CHF 152 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 377 Kč (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,143 Kč (CHF 487) | CHF 534 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,857 Kč (CHF 81) | CHF 166 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 268 Kč (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Kč (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,921 Kč (CHF 84) | CHF 114 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 814 Kč (CHF 36) | CHF 48 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 Kč (CHF 87) | CHF 135 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,420 Kč (CHF 106) | CHF 185 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 486,420 Kč (CHF 21,253) | CHF 27,425 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kč (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.88 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 542 Kč (CHF 24) | CHF 88 | - 73% | |
| 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) | 151 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (CHF 10) | CHF 33 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,232 Kč (CHF 54) | CHF 115 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 77 Kč (CHF 3.38) | CHF 5.98 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 Kč (CHF 3.63) | CHF 4.61 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.25 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 Kč (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.13 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.34 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 408 Kč (CHF 18) | CHF 44 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 462 Kč (CHF 20) | CHF 70 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 388 Kč (CHF 17) | CHF 38 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 982 Kč (CHF 43) | CHF 149 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 884 Kč (CHF 39) | CHF 106 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 Kč (CHF 5.82) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 Kč (CHF 2.54) | CHF 5.05 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč (CHF 1.57) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,318 Kč (CHF 538) | CHF 497 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 Kč (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 851 Kč (CHF 37) | CHF 91 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kč (CHF 4.52) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,439 prices entered by 658 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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