- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- United States
- Comparison
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 | 169 Kč ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 134 Kč ($5.90) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84 Kč ($3.68) | $4.54 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kč ($0.92) | $0.89 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč ($2.45) | $3.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Kč ($2.05) | $4.01 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 Kč ($4.46) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kč ($1.45) | $3.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kč ($0.81) | $1.60 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kč ($0.70) | $3.45 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 143 Kč ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 Kč ($1.43) | $1.91 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kč ($0.72) | $2.13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,296 Kč ($1,197) | $2,046 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,895 Kč ($873) | $1,582 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,870 Kč ($170) | $177 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,543 Kč ($769) | $1,587 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,812 Kč ($562) | $1,132 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,193 Kč ($96) | $121 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 377 Kč ($17) | $48 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,143 Kč ($489) | $334 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,857 Kč ($81) | $119 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 268 Kč ($12) | $11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 Kč ($8) | $23 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 1% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,921 Kč ($84) | $47 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 814 Kč ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 Kč ($87) | $85 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,420 Kč ($106) | $115 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 486,420 Kč ($21,336) | $22,364 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kč ($1.45) | $0.77 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 542 Kč ($24) | $85 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151 Kč ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 227 Kč ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,232 Kč ($54) | $111 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 77 Kč ($3.39) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 Kč ($3.64) | $3.50 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kč ($3.31) | $5.13 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 Kč ($1.38) | $3.49 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 Kč ($2.34) | $1.86 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 408 Kč ($18) | $21 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 462 Kč ($20) | $45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 388 Kč ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 982 Kč ($43) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 884 Kč ($39) | $79 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 Kč ($5.84) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 Kč ($2.55) | $4.86 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Kč ($1.57) | $5.89 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,318 Kč ($540) | $425 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 Kč ($0.15) | $0.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 851 Kč ($37) | $54 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 103 Kč ($4.53) | $8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 43% cheaper than in United States
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