Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 8% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Prague | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kč (₩12,574) | ₩9,317 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 172 Kč (₩10,215) | ₩6,285 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 Kč (₩6,725) | ₩4,508 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (₩1,531) | ₩2,493 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Kč (₩4,962) | ₩4,277 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (₩4,285) | ₩3,000 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134 Kč (₩7,961) | ₩7,161 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (₩2,367) | ₩6,693 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (₩1,394) | ₩4,487 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (₩1,513) | ₩1,756 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (₩8,835) | ₩20,000 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (₩2,673) | ₩2,398 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Kč (₩1,498) | ₩3,008 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 126% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Prague | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,533 Kč (₩2,104,462) | ₩598,305 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,868 Kč (₩1,650,492) | ₩397,436 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,138 Kč (₩363,548) | ₩90,769 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,238 Kč (₩1,376,297) | ₩610,204 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (₩1,010,189) | ₩400,000 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Kč (₩245,938) | ₩50,000 | + 392% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč (₩24,617) | ₩25,000 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,364 Kč (₩554,609) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,736 Kč (₩221,299) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (₩9,046) | ₩10,513 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 330 Kč (₩19,548) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 44% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Prague | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (₩112,936) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 876 Kč (₩51,898) | ₩27,832 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,035 Kč (₩120,520) | ₩92,308 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,335 Kč (₩138,295) | ₩80,000 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 77% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Prague | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 616,444 Kč (₩36,509,760) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (₩2,421) | ₩1,446 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (₩32,575) | ₩366,667 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 300 Kč (₩17,741) | ₩10,789 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Prague | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (₩9,442) | ₩10,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (₩9,500) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (₩70,373) | ₩50,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (₩6,858) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč (₩4,827) | ₩11,250 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (₩5,010) | ₩5,000 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (₩2,744) | ₩5,300 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Kč (₩2,749) | ₩2,000 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (₩30,074) | ₩12,025 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Prague | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (₩56,775) | ₩26,164 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (₩24,805) | ₩17,828 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (₩118,945) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 986 Kč (₩58,395) | ₩40,000 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (₩9,450) | ₩7,000 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (₩4,041) | ₩4,435 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (₩2,951) | ₩3,380 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,650 Kč (₩1,045,328) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.70 Kč (₩219) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 Kč (₩65,907) | ₩42,000 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 142 Kč (₩8,382) | ₩3,144 | + 167% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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