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 | 169 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 143 Kč (CHF 5.84) | CHF 14 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 Kč (CHF 3.28) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.48 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (CHF 2.30) | CHF 7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Kč (CHF 2.23) | CHF 3.81 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87 Kč (CHF 3.57) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kč (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.79 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.37 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kč (CHF 0.73) | CHF 1.82 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 141 Kč (CHF 5.76) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Kč (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.32 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.40 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,407 Kč (CHF 1,159) | CHF 2,835 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,882 Kč (CHF 811) | CHF 2,155 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,425 Kč (CHF 140) | CHF 144 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,293 Kč (CHF 787) | CHF 1,621 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,796 Kč (CHF 563) | CHF 1,255 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,819 Kč (CHF 74) | CHF 92 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 295 Kč (CHF 12) | CHF 41 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,040 Kč (CHF 369) | CHF 465 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,798 Kč (CHF 114) | CHF 118 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 261 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 219 Kč (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,673 Kč (CHF 68) | CHF 109 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 837 Kč (CHF 34) | CHF 60 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,923 Kč (CHF 79) | CHF 126 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,090 Kč (CHF 85) | CHF 173 | - 51% | |
| 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 | 507,613 Kč (CHF 20,717) | CHF 27,071 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Kč (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.51 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (CHF 22) | CHF 80 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 46 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,130 Kč (CHF 46) | CHF 85 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč (CHF 5.43) | CHF 5.10 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kč (CHF 3.85) | CHF 4.41 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.76 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kč (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.28 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 56 Kč (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.12 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 444 Kč (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 Kč (CHF 20) | CHF 77 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 352 Kč (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,252 Kč (CHF 51) | CHF 159 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 911 Kč (CHF 37) | CHF 110 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 162 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (CHF 2.77) | CHF 5.05 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Kč (CHF 1.60) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,481 Kč (CHF 509) | CHF 455 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.87 Kč (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 883 Kč (CHF 36) | CHF 102 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 110 Kč (CHF 4.48) | CHF 9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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