Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 114% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (528 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (232 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (189 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (27 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (132 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (134 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (184 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.28 (116 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.90 (85 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (73 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (387 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 (68 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.08 (89 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,851 (150,042 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,177 (91,484 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (3,602 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,743 (81,973 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,353 (51,537 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (2,717 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (1,472 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (6,743 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (3,530 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (239 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (687 Kč) | 340 Kč | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (1,331 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (1,246 Kč) | 867 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (2,060 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (3,230 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,700 (540,958 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.31 (29 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (2,831 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 415% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (466 Kč) | 282 Kč | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (175 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (486 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (3,149 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (188 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (89 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (157 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (91 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (44 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (674 Kč) | 508 Kč | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| New York City | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (1,517 Kč) | 959 Kč | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (791 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (7,672 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (2,161 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (367 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (116 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (165 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 230% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $443 (9,703 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.19 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (2,195 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (309 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 121% | |
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TOTAL | + 132% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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