Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Czech Republic is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Czech Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Kč (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (CHF 3.61) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Kč (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.81 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 Kč (CHF 2.94) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 Kč (CHF 2.39) | CHF 4.50 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152 Kč (CHF 5.79) | CHF 10 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 Kč (CHF 1.30) | CHF 4.33 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Kč (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.27 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.33 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kč (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 39 Kč (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.87 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Kč (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.35 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Czech Republic is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Czech Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,803 Kč (CHF 1,404) | CHF 3,527 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,846 Kč (CHF 1,101) | CHF 2,866 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,482 Kč (CHF 209) | CHF 205 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,392 Kč (CHF 931) | CHF 2,179 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,131 Kč (CHF 730) | CHF 1,557 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,281 Kč (CHF 125) | CHF 94 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 507 Kč (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,205 Kč (CHF 428) | CHF 305 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,254 Kč (CHF 124) | CHF 116 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 342 Kč (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 291 Kč (CHF 11) | CHF 30 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Czech Republic is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Czech Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,056 Kč (CHF 78) | CHF 111 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274 Kč (CHF 49) | CHF 64 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,390 Kč (CHF 91) | CHF 118 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Kč (CHF 114) | CHF 184 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Czech Republic is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Czech Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 732,802 Kč (CHF 27,960) | CHF 36,492 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.84 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (CHF 21) | CHF 78 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Czech Republic is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Czech Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 148 Kč (CHF 5.63) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Kč (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 853 Kč (CHF 33) | CHF 211 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč (CHF 5.09) | CHF 5.94 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 Kč (CHF 3.28) | CHF 4.15 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 91 Kč (CHF 3.47) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Kč (CHF 1.87) | CHF 4.35 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 67 Kč (CHF 2.56) | CHF 4.98 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 462 Kč (CHF 18) | CHF 58 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Czech Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 680 Kč (CHF 26) | CHF 71 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 491 Kč (CHF 19) | CHF 39 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,132 Kč (CHF 81) | CHF 101 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,218 Kč (CHF 46) | CHF 125 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 Kč (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Kč (CHF 2.87) | CHF 5.21 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Kč (CHF 1.93) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,721 Kč (CHF 791) | CHF 434 | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Kč (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,406 Kč (CHF 54) | CHF 88 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 148 Kč (CHF 5.64) | CHF 9 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland
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