Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 126% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Prague | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 239 Kč (34 BYN) | 23 BYN | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 199 Kč (28 BYN) | 12 BYN | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (15 BYN) | 5.71 BYN | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Kč (4.34 BYN) | 2.51 BYN | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Kč (14 BYN) | 3.96 BYN | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 Kč (11 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 165 Kč (23 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (5.17 BYN) | 3.72 BYN | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Kč (3.56 BYN) | 2.45 BYN | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Kč (3.86 BYN) | 2.22 BYN | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kč (23 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 Kč (5.77 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Kč (4.16 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 199% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Prague | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,241 Kč (6,279 BYN) | 2,000 BYN | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,687 Kč (4,639 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,317 Kč (755 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,753 Kč (3,797 BYN) | 1,270 BYN | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,037 Kč (2,844 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,102 Kč (582 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 576% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 578 Kč (82 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (1,753 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (574 BYN) | 465 BYN | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 Kč (38 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 309 Kč (44 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Prague | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,080 Kč (295 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,288 Kč (183 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,415 Kč (343 BYN) | 261 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,332 Kč (473 BYN) | 286 BYN | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 119% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Prague | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (114,511 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 Kč (5.42 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 549 Kč (78 BYN) | 44 BYN | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 301 Kč (43 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Prague | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (26 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (28 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (174 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (24 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (14 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (12 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč (9 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč (10 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 550 Kč (78 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 122% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Prague | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 726 Kč (103 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 505 Kč (72 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (366 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,225 Kč (174 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 185 Kč (26 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Kč (11 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 Kč (8 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,595 Kč (2,639 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.68 Kč (0.52 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,563 Kč (222 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 Kč (21 BYN) | 4.65 BYN | + 353% | |
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TOTAL | + 126% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 830 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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