Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 111% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 122% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Prague | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 246 Kč (₨890) | ₨335 | + 166% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 Kč (₨702) | ₨327 | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 119 Kč (₨429) | ₨90 | + 377% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (₨101) | ₨44 | + 130% | |
12 eggs, large | 74 Kč (₨267) | ₨54 | + 397% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 Kč (₨246) | ₨31 | + 684% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 Kč (₨593) | ₨242 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (₨146) | ₨78 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Kč (₨103) | ₨31 | + 228% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (₨80) | ₨133 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135 Kč (₨488) | ₨965 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (₨148) | ₨79 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (₨97) | ₨27 | + 259% | |
Housing | + 221% | |||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 221% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Prague | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,681 Kč (₨132,458) | ₨18,749 | + 606% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,809 Kč (₨104,031) | ₨9,000 | + 1056% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,429 Kč (₨19,605) | ₨3,836 | + 411% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,621 Kč (₨85,295) | ₨21,203 | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,677 Kč (₨67,444) | ₨25,000 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,564 Kč (₨12,870) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 421 Kč (₨1,520) | ₨1,260 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,479 Kč (₨45,061) | ₨42,183 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,776 Kč (₨13,637) | ₨8,000 | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (₨1,200) | ₨200 | + 500% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272 Kč (₨982) | ₨500 | + 96% | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 109% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,622 Kč (₨5,858) | ₨2,408 | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,487 Kč (₨5,369) | ₨2,784 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348 Kč (₨8,479) | ₨4,826 | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,337 Kč (₨12,051) | ₨4,476 | + 169% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 57% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (₨2,913,684) | ₨606,097 | + 381% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (₨145) | ₨81 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 525 Kč (₨1,897) | ₨1,965 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 324 Kč (₨1,169) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 71% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Prague | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (₨657) | ₨545 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (₨706) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (₨4,420) | ₨1,500 | + 195% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 142 Kč (₨512) | ₨248 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 Kč (₨331) | ₨204 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 Kč (₨371) | ₨200 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 Kč (₨243) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 84 Kč (₨303) | ₨73 | + 319% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 507 Kč (₨1,832) | ₨148 | + 1134% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 79% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Prague | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 679 Kč (₨2,452) | ₨1,091 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 471 Kč (₨1,701) | ₨439 | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (₨9,315) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,156 Kč (₨4,173) | ₨2,235 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 174 Kč (₨629) | ₨324 | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 Kč (₨278) | ₨197 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (₨187) | ₨137 | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,601 Kč (₨67,169) | ₨35,986 | + 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.45 Kč (₨12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,648 Kč (₨5,949) | ₨1,700 | + 250% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (₨547) | ₨262 | + 109% | |
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TOTAL | + 111% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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