Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 Kč ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 Kč ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 86 Kč ($3.76) | $4.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč ($0.87) | $0.87 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 Kč ($2.28) | $3.03 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Kč ($1.85) | $4.01 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 Kč ($3.92) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Kč ($1.37) | $3.37 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč ($1.00) | $1.70 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kč ($0.77) | $3.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 Kč ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Kč ($1.41) | $1.91 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 Kč ($0.71) | $2.10 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,861 Kč ($1,259) | $2,198 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,906 Kč ($824) | $1,579 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,403 Kč ($148) | $179 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,006 Kč ($829) | $1,571 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,835 Kč ($603) | $1,115 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,986 Kč ($87) | $118 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 380 Kč ($17) | $48 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,815 Kč ($472) | $301 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,239 Kč ($98) | $119 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 259 Kč ($11) | $11 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 168 Kč ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,627 Kč ($71) | $48 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 770 Kč ($34) | $43 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,157 Kč ($94) | $86 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,399 Kč ($105) | $111 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,469 Kč ($21,825) | $22,777 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Kč ($1.40) | $0.76 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 551 Kč ($24) | $80 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 154 Kč ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 784 Kč ($34) | $110 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 115 Kč ($5.01) | $6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 Kč ($3.49) | $3.46 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 Kč ($3.47) | $4.90 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Kč ($1.39) | $3.46 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 Kč ($1.96) | $1.80 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 406 Kč ($18) | $21 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 456 Kč ($20) | $45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 387 Kč ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,518 Kč ($66) | $207 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 719 Kč ($31) | $75 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Kč ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč ($2.81) | $4.85 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Kč ($1.54) | $5.75 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,366 Kč ($496) | $406 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.25 Kč ($0.19) | $0.18 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 861 Kč ($38) | $53 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 Kč ($4.58) | $8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 42% cheaper than in United States
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