Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Dresden | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (253 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (160 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (91 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (22 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (53 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (63 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (124 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (59 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (41 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (16 Kč) | 18 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (126 Kč) | 127 Kč | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (38 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (19 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Dresden | Brno | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (28,102 Kč) | 21,492 Kč | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €777 (18,269 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (4,354 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (13,799 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (9,756 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (2,339 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (592 Kč) | 366 Kč | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (12,349 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (2,476 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (127 Kč) | 256 Kč | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (275 Kč) | 209 Kč | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Dresden | Brno | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (1,667 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (713 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (1,927 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (2,156 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Dresden | Brno | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (529,952 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (35 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (1,387 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (344 Kč) | 264 Kč | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Dresden | Brno | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (171 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (287 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,089 Kč) | 601 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (82 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (52 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (51 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (29 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (34 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (403 Kč) | 275 Kč | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Dresden | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (638 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (385 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (1,632 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (1,211 Kč) | 870 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (149 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (63 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (69 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (10,819 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (2.13 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (810 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (140 Kč) | 118 Kč | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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