Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Munich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (380 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (225 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (139 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (33 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.12 (100 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (65 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (167 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (65 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (46 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (24 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (173 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (38 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (44 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Munich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,407 (58,587 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,933 (47,051 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €216 (5,253 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,465 (35,669 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,057 (25,730 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (3,246 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (827 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (10,561 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (4,212 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.60 (136 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (449 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Munich | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (2,197 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (880 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,243 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (2,927 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Munich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,870 (629,761 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (46 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (1,390 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (523 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Munich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (158 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (227 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,536 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (87 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (52 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (78 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (28 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.24 (30 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (502 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Munich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (1,100 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (598 Kč) | 499 Kč | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (3,588 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (1,618 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (310 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (111 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (97 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (12,032 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.50 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (941 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (182 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 777 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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