Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Kč (69元) | 36元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 Kč (58元) | 38元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Kč (31元) | 13元 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Kč (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 Kč (23元) | 16元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 Kč (18元) | 10元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 Kč (52元) | 51元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 Kč (11元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (9元) | 6元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kč (7元) | 6元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Kč (43元) | 88元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Kč (9元) | 12元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,587 Kč (9,202元) | 15,427元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,533 Kč (7,681元) | 7,527元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,028 Kč (1,513元) | 468元 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,105 Kč (6,349元) | 6,937元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,573 Kč (4,986元) | 4,063元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,017 Kč (908元) | 335元 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč (125元) | 101元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,996 Kč (4,511元) | 1,494元 | + 202% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,989 Kč (1,802元) | 574元 | + 214% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 432 Kč (130元) | 38元 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 268 Kč (80元) | 47元 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 Kč (662元) | 420元 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,263 Kč (380元) | 287元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,194 Kč (660元) | 567元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,402 Kč (1,024元) | 717元 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 698,272 Kč (210,072元) | 150,961元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 502 Kč (151元) | 242元 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 171 Kč (52元) | 41元 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 252 Kč (76元) | 45元 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,287 Kč (387元) | 111元 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Kč (18元) | 47元 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 Kč (27元) | 44元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 117 Kč (35元) | 32元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 Kč (21元) | 9元 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 Kč (25元) | 13元 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 401 Kč (121元) | 79元 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 628 Kč (189元) | 189元 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 421 Kč (127元) | 109元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,174 Kč (654元) | 481元 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 837 Kč (252元) | 257元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169 Kč (51元) | 75元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 66 Kč (20元) | 28元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 Kč (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,545 Kč (4,977元) | 3,505元 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (0.91元) | 2.88元 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,946 Kč (585元) | 410元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 Kč (45元) | 25元 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.30085
CNY
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,494 prices entered by 195 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is about the same as in China
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