- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 Kč (CHF 3.51) | CHF 14 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.71 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53 Kč (CHF 2.34) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Kč (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.52 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč (CHF 4.49) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Kč (CHF 1.39) | CHF 3.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.92 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kč (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.45 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 Kč (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.50 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.42 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 26,153 Kč (CHF 1,156) | CHF 2,886 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,266 Kč (CHF 807) | CHF 2,384 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,855 Kč (CHF 170) | CHF 178 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,985 Kč (CHF 751) | CHF 1,899 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,083 Kč (CHF 534) | CHF 1,490 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,060 Kč (CHF 91) | CHF 137 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 377 Kč (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,762 Kč (CHF 476) | CHF 554 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,282 Kč (CHF 101) | CHF 186 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 174 Kč (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,038 Kč (CHF 90) | CHF 116 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 775 Kč (CHF 34) | CHF 52 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,883 Kč (CHF 83) | CHF 132 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,386 Kč (CHF 105) | CHF 181 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 492,391 Kč (CHF 21,764) | CHF 28,020 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Kč (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.83 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (CHF 24) | 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) | 152 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč (CHF 10) | CHF 34 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 778 Kč (CHF 34) | CHF 124 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Kč (CHF 3.86) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 Kč (CHF 3.81) | CHF 4.67 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč (CHF 3.34) | CHF 4.28 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kč (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.97 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 Kč (CHF 2.26) | CHF 3.33 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 361 Kč (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 466 Kč (CHF 21) | CHF 70 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 Kč (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,075 Kč (CHF 47) | CHF 124 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 840 Kč (CHF 37) | CHF 112 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136 Kč (CHF 6.00) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (CHF 2.67) | CHF 5.27 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Kč (CHF 1.52) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,319 Kč (CHF 589) | CHF 532 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.62 Kč (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.38 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850 Kč (CHF 38) | CHF 91 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 101 Kč (CHF 4.45) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland
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