Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 48% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Kč (R 173) | R 141 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (R 143) | R 75 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 Kč (R 84) | R 44 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (R 21) | R 18 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Kč (R 70) | R 42 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (R 60) | R 25 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134 Kč (R 112) | R 68 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (R 33) | R 26 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Kč (R 20) | R 21 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Kč (R 21) | R 21 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč (R 124) | R 98 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (R 37) | R 23 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Kč (R 21) | R 16 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,533 Kč (R 29,495) | R 13,780 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,868 Kč (R 23,133) | R 10,879 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,138 Kč (R 5,095) | R 1,590 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,238 Kč (R 19,290) | R 8,082 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (R 14,158) | R 5,851 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Kč (R 3,447) | R 1,305 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416 Kč (R 345) | R 670 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,885 Kč (R 7,376) | R 6,060 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,736 Kč (R 3,102) | R 1,875 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (R 127) | R 93 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 330 Kč (R 274) | R 53 | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 34% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč (R 1,583) | R 844 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 876 Kč (R 727) | R 591 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,035 Kč (R 1,689) | R 1,667 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,335 Kč (R 1,938) | R 1,353 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 616,444 Kč (R 511,707) | R 328,375 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (R 34) | R 24 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (R 457) | R 812 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 299 Kč (R 248) | R 160 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 42% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (R 132) | R 60 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (R 133) | R 233 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (R 986) | R 569 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (R 96) | R 44 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč (R 68) | R 32 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (R 70) | R 57 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (R 38) | R 32 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Kč (R 39) | R 23 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (R 422) | R 181 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 56% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prague | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč (R 796) | R 510 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (R 348) | R 238 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (R 1,667) | R 792 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 986 Kč (R 818) | R 647 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč (R 132) | R 83 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (R 57) | R 34 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (R 41) | R 30 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (R 11,388) | R 9,055 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.70 Kč (R 3.07) | R 1.80 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,159 Kč (R 962) | R 457 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (R 116) | R 47 | + 149% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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