Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 165% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (467 Kč) | 144 Kč | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (322 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.99 (138 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.52 (35 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (142 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.29 (122 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (176 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.73 (86 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (55 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.98 (115 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 575% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (467 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (67 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.61 (84 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 276% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,697 (154,878 Kč) | 17,540 Kč | + 783% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,674 (84,972 Kč) | 11,886 Kč | + 615% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (5,738 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,482 (103,661 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,903 (67,145 Kč) | 8,202 Kč | + 719% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (2,944 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $73 (1,694 Kč) | 345 Kč | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $511 (11,813 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (3,121 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (348 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (776 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 378% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,357 Kč) | 2,388 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $70 (1,627 Kč) | 776 Kč | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (2,743 Kč) | 1,763 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $175 (4,050 Kč) | 2,651 Kč | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 331% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 331% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $55,137 (1,275,142 Kč) | 523,205 Kč | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (24 Kč) | 34 Kč | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $146 (3,384 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 899% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $42 (970 Kč) | 262 Kč | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (204 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (521 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $156 (3,602 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 620% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (236 Kč) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.45 (126 Kč) | 88 Kč | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (234 Kč) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (196 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (55 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (748 Kč) | 175 Kč | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Olomouc | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $73 (1,691 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $38 (886 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $433 (10,008 Kč) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $143 (3,307 Kč) | 612 Kč | + 440% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $23 (530 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (154 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $12 (273 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 725% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $642 (14,846 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (17 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $180 (4,169 Kč) | 751 Kč | + 455% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $17 (388 Kč) | 120 Kč | + 224% | |
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TOTAL | + 218% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 653 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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