Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Calgary | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (369 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (199 Kč) | 187 Kč | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (121 Kč) | 105 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.30 (38 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.48 (74 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (82 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (142 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.21 (86 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 (49 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.71 (61 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (271 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.51 (41 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.03 (50 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Calgary | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,695 (44,342 Kč) | 42,718 Kč | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,075 (34,140 Kč) | 30,310 Kč | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$275 (4,530 Kč) | 6,479 Kč | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,562 (25,711 Kč) | 23,714 Kč | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,300 (21,398 Kč) | 17,708 Kč | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$190 (3,119 Kč) | 4,212 Kč | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (1,365 Kč) | 524 Kč | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$457 (7,526 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$327 (5,376 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (164 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 (562 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Calgary | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (1,235 Kč) | 1,973 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 (1,079 Kč) | 932 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$106 (1,748 Kč) | 2,127 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (2,286 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Calgary | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,504 (518,416 Kč) | 708,716 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.58 (26 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (1,836 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (379 Kč) | 303 Kč | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Calgary | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (188 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (329 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (1,293 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$12 (191 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (103 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (117 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.23 (70 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.09 (51 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (535 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Calgary | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (1,003 Kč) | 769 Kč | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (524 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 (2,995 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (1,643 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (250 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.20 (86 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (116 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 (9,724 Kč) | 18,173 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (8 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$77 (1,270 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (287 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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