Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kansas City, Missouri | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (367 Kč) | 235 Kč | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (244 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.44 (126 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (24 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.11 (118 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (102 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (132 Kč) | 176 Kč | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (88 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (46 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (59 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (403 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 151% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (57 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (51 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 82% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kansas City, Missouri | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,894 (43,747 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,626 (37,569 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (5,682 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,379 (31,860 Kč) | 26,263 Kč | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $972 (22,455 Kč) | 19,550 Kč | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $231 (5,331 Kč) | 3,955 Kč | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (1,402 Kč) | 537 Kč | + 161% | |
40” flat screen tv | $230 (5,324 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $191 (4,402 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (293 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (428 Kč) | 242 Kč | + 77% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (1,380 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $68 (1,565 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (2,290 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (2,554 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,376 (563,030 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (20 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (1,208 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 121% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (471 Kč) | 305 Kč | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kansas City, Missouri | Prague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (170 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (664 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (2,097 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (167 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (86 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (136 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (76 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (43 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (509 Kč) | 475 Kč | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kansas City, Missouri | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,016 Kč) | 702 Kč | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (649 Kč) | 504 Kč | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (4,625 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (1,640 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (275 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (149 Kč) | 76 Kč | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (135 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 152% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $484 (11,179 Kč) | 16,378 Kč | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (5.28 Kč) | 3.41 Kč | + 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (1,387 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (150 Kč) | 157 Kč | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 625 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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