- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 82 Kč (CHF 3.70) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.76 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč (CHF 2.36) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Kč (CHF 1.88) | CHF 4.67 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 106 Kč (CHF 4.78) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Kč (CHF 1.38) | CHF 3.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.90 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.53 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 Kč (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.52 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.37 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,323 Kč (CHF 1,185) | CHF 2,947 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,796 Kč (CHF 801) | CHF 2,451 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,637 Kč (CHF 164) | CHF 187 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,847 Kč (CHF 759) | CHF 1,815 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,004 Kč (CHF 541) | CHF 1,528 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,116 Kč (CHF 95) | CHF 129 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 368 Kč (CHF 17) | CHF 45 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,860 Kč (CHF 489) | CHF 540 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,239 Kč (CHF 101) | CHF 172 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 19 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 Kč (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,010 Kč (CHF 91) | CHF 109 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 776 Kč (CHF 35) | CHF 52 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,806 Kč (CHF 81) | CHF 127 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,359 Kč (CHF 106) | CHF 191 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 457,778 Kč (CHF 20,617) | CHF 26,604 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Kč (CHF 1.37) | CHF 1.81 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 546 Kč (CHF 25) | CHF 87 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 778 Kč (CHF 35) | CHF 115 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 88 Kč (CHF 3.95) | CHF 7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 Kč (CHF 3.81) | CHF 5.37 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (CHF 3.40) | CHF 5.28 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.28 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Kč (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.87 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 361 Kč (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 458 Kč (CHF 21) | CHF 71 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 358 Kč (CHF 16) | CHF 38 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,118 Kč (CHF 50) | CHF 133 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 872 Kč (CHF 39) | CHF 114 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 62 Kč (CHF 2.80) | CHF 5.32 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Kč (CHF 1.55) | CHF 7 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,318 Kč (CHF 600) | CHF 531 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.29 Kč (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.33 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 Kč (CHF 37) | CHF 93 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Kč (CHF 4.50) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland
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