- 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 | 155 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 Kč (CHF 5.90) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 Kč (CHF 3.51) | CHF 13 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.77 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47 Kč (CHF 2.11) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Kč (CHF 1.94) | CHF 4.61 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Kč (CHF 3.93) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 Kč (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.80 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.83 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kč (CHF 0.75) | CHF 2.13 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 137 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 Kč (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.75 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.45 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,543 Kč (CHF 1,096) | CHF 2,969 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,294 Kč (CHF 728) | CHF 2,280 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,804 Kč (CHF 170) | CHF 175 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,441 Kč (CHF 734) | CHF 2,004 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,603 Kč (CHF 518) | CHF 1,531 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,349 Kč (CHF 105) | CHF 146 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 432 Kč (CHF 19) | CHF 49 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,270 Kč (CHF 503) | CHF 716 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,345 Kč (CHF 105) | CHF 177 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 229 Kč (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 168 Kč (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,687 Kč (CHF 120) | CHF 105 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 887 Kč (CHF 40) | CHF 57 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,889 Kč (CHF 84) | CHF 126 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 Kč (CHF 100) | CHF 184 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 457,802 Kč (CHF 20,448) | CHF 26,511 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Kč (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.53 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 Kč (CHF 25) | CHF 88 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 144 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 152 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 32 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 609 Kč (CHF 27) | CHF 123 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 82 Kč (CHF 3.67) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 Kč (CHF 3.73) | CHF 5.19 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 Kč (CHF 3.54) | CHF 5.20 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 Kč (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.24 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 Kč (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.58 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 364 Kč (CHF 16) | CHF 43 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 452 Kč (CHF 20) | CHF 69 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 327 Kč (CHF 15) | CHF 36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,674 Kč (CHF 75) | CHF 179 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 875 Kč (CHF 39) | CHF 112 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 59 Kč (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.13 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 Kč (CHF 1.51) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 13,901 Kč (CHF 621) | CHF 493 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.56 Kč (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.39 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 927 Kč (CHF 41) | CHF 113 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 99 Kč (CHF 4.40) | CHF 8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland
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