Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (413 Kč) | 230 Kč | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (265 Kč) | 194 Kč | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (136 Kč) | 104 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (37 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (103 Kč) | 76 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (80 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (186 Kč) | 172 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (61 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (45 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (36 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (194 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.59 (66 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (40 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 20% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,606 (40,680 Kč) | 30,587 Kč | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,101 (27,893 Kč) | 25,533 Kč | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (5,128 Kč) | 5,028 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (28,382 Kč) | 21,105 Kč | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €722 (18,284 Kč) | 16,573 Kč | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (3,118 Kč) | 3,017 Kč | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (827 Kč) | 416 Kč | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €318 (8,056 Kč) | 14,996 Kč | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (3,061 Kč) | 5,989 Kč | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (171 Kč) | 432 Kč | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (259 Kč) | 268 Kč | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (2,161 Kč) | 2,200 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (915 Kč) | 1,263 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,463 Kč) | 2,194 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (3,109 Kč) | 3,402 Kč | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 37% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,301 (742,376 Kč) | 698,272 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (46 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (936 Kč) | 502 Kč | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 24% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (231 Kč) | 171 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (243 Kč) | 252 Kč | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (2,690 Kč) | 1,287 Kč | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (165 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (92 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (82 Kč) | 117 Kč | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (70 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (58 Kč) | 83 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (504 Kč) | 401 Kč | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (1,025 Kč) | 628 Kč | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (470 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (2,401 Kč) | 2,174 Kč | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (2,047 Kč) | 837 Kč | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (241 Kč) | 169 Kč | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (49 Kč) | 66 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (135 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (20,805 Kč) | 16,545 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (11 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (1,358 Kč) | 1,946 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.99 (152 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 37% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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