Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 167 Kč ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 Kč ($7) | $8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 81 Kč ($3.76) | $4.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč ($0.99) | $0.89 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč ($2.62) | $2.94 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Kč ($2.54) | $4.10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87 Kč ($4.06) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kč ($1.72) | $3.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč ($1.11) | $1.67 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kč ($0.83) | $3.18 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 137 Kč ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 31 Kč ($1.42) | $1.97 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč ($0.73) | $2.01 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,616 Kč ($1,283) | $2,192 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,388 Kč ($901) | $1,538 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,400 Kč ($158) | $178 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,401 Kč ($809) | $1,525 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,677 Kč ($589) | $1,111 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,567 Kč ($73) | $108 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 322 Kč ($15) | $49 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,040 Kč ($420) | $270 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,798 Kč ($130) | $127 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Kč ($12) | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 219 Kč ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,673 Kč ($78) | $47 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 837 Kč ($39) | $43 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,923 Kč ($89) | $86 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,090 Kč ($97) | $108 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 535,828 Kč ($24,901) | $23,472 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 Kč ($1.43) | $0.64 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč ($26) | $75 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 Kč ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,130 Kč ($53) | $111 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kč ($4.39) | $3.37 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč ($3.98) | $4.93 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kč ($1.84) | $3.62 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 56 Kč ($2.58) | $1.81 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 444 Kč ($21) | $21 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493 Kč ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 352 Kč ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,252 Kč ($58) | $211 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 911 Kč ($42) | $78 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 Kč ($8) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 67 Kč ($3.12) | $4.95 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Kč ($1.77) | $5.73 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,483 Kč ($580) | $411 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.87 Kč ($0.18) | $0.46 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 883 Kč ($41) | $49 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 111 Kč ($5.17) | $8 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 39% cheaper than in United States
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