Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Milan | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (431 Kč) | 246 Kč | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (280 Kč) | 194 Kč | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (150 Kč) | 119 Kč | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.56 (39 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.34 (109 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.48 (112 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (195 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (55 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (43 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (42 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (221 Kč) | 135 Kč | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (63 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (43 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 60% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,570 (64,315 Kč) | 36,681 Kč | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,625 (40,664 Kč) | 28,809 Kč | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (3,879 Kč) | 5,429 Kč | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,547 (38,706 Kč) | 23,621 Kč | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,008 (25,210 Kč) | 18,677 Kč | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (2,859 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (664 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | €361 (9,031 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €154 (3,864 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (194 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (300 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 10% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,193 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (1,070 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (2,641 Kč) | 2,348 Kč | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €149 (3,734 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,258 (757,107 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (43 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (955 Kč) | 525 Kč | + 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (587 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (236 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (216 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €89 (2,221 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (149 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (90 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (85 Kč) | 103 Kč | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (67 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (58 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (590 Kč) | 507 Kč | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Milan | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (1,177 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (537 Kč) | 471 Kč | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (2,478 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (2,138 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (341 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 (54 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (156 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 201% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (12,023 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (4.29 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (1,717 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (152 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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