Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Czech Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 211 Kč ($10) | $19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 171 Kč ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 111 Kč ($5.04) | $5.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč ($1.17) | $1.08 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Kč ($3.53) | $4.57 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 Kč ($3.21) | $4.59 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 131 Kč ($5.95) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč ($1.82) | $4.22 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč ($1.06) | $2.18 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Kč ($1.15) | $3.28 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Kč ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 Kč ($1.99) | $2.54 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Kč ($1.19) | $2.85 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Czech Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,381 Kč ($1,561) | $2,840 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,888 Kč ($1,221) | $2,105 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,741 Kč ($261) | $215 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,777 Kč ($1,034) | $1,989 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,967 Kč ($771) | $1,461 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,090 Kč ($186) | $148 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 412 Kč ($19) | $59 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,403 Kč ($336) | $290 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,936 Kč ($179) | $123 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 170 Kč ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 336 Kč ($15) | $32 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Czech Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,892 Kč ($86) | $53 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 871 Kč ($40) | $48 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,033 Kč ($92) | $94 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,348 Kč ($107) | $121 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Czech Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,285 Kč ($24,444) | $27,034 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč ($1.88) | $1.14 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 542 Kč ($25) | $78 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Czech Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 126 Kč ($5.74) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 Kč ($7) | $23 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 534 Kč ($24) | $136 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 99 Kč ($4.48) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 Kč ($3.35) | $4.61 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 101 Kč ($4.57) | $5.72 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 Kč ($2.20) | $4.66 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 Kč ($2.47) | $2.14 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 506 Kč ($23) | $27 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Czech Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 938 Kč ($43) | $53 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 416 Kč ($19) | $28 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,786 Kč ($81) | $195 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 990 Kč ($45) | $92 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 162 Kč ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč ($3.10) | $5.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč ($2.27) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,311 Kč ($832) | $524 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66 Kč ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,098 Kč ($50) | $57 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 40% cheaper than in United States
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