Cost of living in Czech Republic

Summary of cost of living in Czech Republic

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 87,814 Kč
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 46,986 Kč
  • Czech Republic is the 3rd most expensive country in Eastern Europe (3 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Czech Republic is cheaper than in 55% of countries in the World (37 out of 67)
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Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 230 Kč
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 191 Kč
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 95 Kč
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 27 Kč
12 eggs, large 77 Kč
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 63 Kč
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 152 Kč
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 34 Kč
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 26 Kč
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 26 Kč
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 164 Kč
2 liters of coca-cola 39 Kč
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 26 Kč
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 36,803 Kč
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 28,846 Kč
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 5,482 Kč
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 24,392 Kč
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 19,131 Kč
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 3,281 Kč
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 507 Kč
40” flat screen tv 11,205 Kč
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 3,254 Kč
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 342 Kč
Hourly rate for cleaning help 291 Kč
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,056 Kč
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,274 Kč
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,390 Kč
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,000 Kč
Transportation
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 732,802 Kč
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 39 Kč
Monthly ticket public transport 547 Kč
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 148 Kč
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 200 Kč
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 853 Kč
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 133 Kč
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 86 Kč
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 91 Kč
4 rolls of toilet paper 49 Kč
Tube of toothpaste 67 Kč
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 462 Kč
Entertainment
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 680 Kč
2 tickets to the movies 491 Kč
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,132 Kč
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,218 Kč
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 182 Kč
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 75 Kč
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 51 Kč
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 20,721 Kč
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.15 Kč
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,406 Kč
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 148 Kč

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Map of Cost of Living in Czech Republic

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This map shows only the top cities in Czech Republic. We also have on this page a list of all the cities available in Expatistan:
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The color of each marker corresponds with the cost of living in the city red markers show more expensive cities green ones show cheaper cities
Moving the mouse on top of a city will show its name and the Cost of Living Index of that city.

What is the Cost of Living Index? To calculate each city's Price Index value, we start by assigning a value of 100 to a central reference city (that happens to be Prague). Once the reference point has been established, the Price Index value of every other city in the database is calculated by comparing their cost of living to the cost of living in Prague.
Therefore, if a city has a Price Index of 134, that means that living there is 34% more expensive than living in Prague.

Cost of Living Ranking in Czech Republic

(top cities by data quality)

Ranking City Price Index *
1st Prague 100
2nd Brno 75
3rd Chomutov 0

Price Index:

To calculate each city's Price Index value, we start by assigning a value of 100 to a central reference city (that happens to be Prague). Once the reference point has been established, the Price Index value of every other city in the database is calculated by comparing their cost of living to the cost of living in Prague.
Therefore, if a city has a Price Index of 134, that means that living there is 34% more expensive than living in Prague.

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Prices recently added

  • Public transport in Prague costs 550 Kč (6 days ago)
  • Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Prague costs 12,990 Kč (7 days ago)
  • 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Prague costs 160 Kč (8 days ago)
  • Public transport in Prague costs 400 Kč (8 days ago)
  • 1 liter of gasoline in Prague costs 39 Kč (8 days ago)
  • 1 kg of rice in Prague costs 70 Kč (8 days ago)
  • 500 g of bread in Prague costs 19 Kč (8 days ago)
  • 2 liters of coca-cola in Prague costs 40 Kč (8 days ago)
  • 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Prague costs 120 Kč (8 days ago)
  • 500 ml domestic beer in the supermarket in Prague costs 20 Kč (8 days ago)

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