Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (544 Kč) | 131 Kč | + 315% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (280 Kč) | 128 Kč | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (174 Kč) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (38 Kč) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (158 Kč) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.99 (140 Kč) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (193 Kč) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (98 Kč) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (52 Kč) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (57 Kč) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (350 Kč) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (70 Kč) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (61 Kč) | - | - | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,618 (131,144 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,520 (105,514 Kč) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (4,122 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,296 (76,936 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,669 (62,309 Kč) | 8,202 Kč | + 660% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (2,630 Kč) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,484 Kč) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $257 (5,996 Kč) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (3,420 Kč) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (280 Kč) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (945 Kč) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (1,570 Kč) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (1,104 Kč) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (2,419 Kč) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (3,016 Kč) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,804 (695,745 Kč) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (33 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (2,186 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 546% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (462 Kč) | 262 Kč | + 76% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (207 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (333 Kč) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (3,414 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (168 Kč) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (104 Kč) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (214 Kč) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.48 (128 Kč) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (56 Kč) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (717 Kč) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Olomouc (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (1,477 Kč) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $34 (805 Kč) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $371 (8,670 Kč) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (2,379 Kč) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (410 Kč) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (127 Kč) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (190 Kč) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (8,007 Kč) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (5.76 Kč) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (2,301 Kč) | 751 Kč | + 207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (306 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 179% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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