Cost of living in Brno (Czech Republic) is 6% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Brno (Czech Republic) is 11% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Brno | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Kč (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 Kč (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 Kč (€3.69) | €3.49 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20 Kč (€0.85) | €1.41 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Kč (€2.36) | €2.60 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 Kč (€2.50) | €2.18 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104 Kč (€4.39) | €5.09 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (€1.52) | €1.64 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Kč (€0.94) | €0.70 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Kč (€0.81) | €1.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 Kč (€5.09) | €11 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Kč (€1.38) | €2.06 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Kč (€0.80) | €0.68 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Brno (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Brno | Riga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,492 Kč (€906) | €994 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,502 Kč (€696) | €541 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,558 Kč (€192) | €179 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,029 Kč (€634) | €668 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,025 Kč (€507) | €386 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380 Kč (€100) | €112 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 366 Kč (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,449 Kč (€356) | €298 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,228 Kč (€94) | €102 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 256 Kč (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 209 Kč (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Brno (Czech Republic) is 12% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,923 Kč (€81) | €61 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 Kč (€42) | €36 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,668 Kč (€70) | €97 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270 Kč (€96) | €91 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Brno (Czech Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Brno | Riga | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 545,142 Kč (€22,980) | €19,764 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (€1.63) | €1.85 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 544 Kč (€23) | €34 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 264 Kč (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Brno (Czech Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Brno | Riga | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 132 Kč (€5.55) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 Kč (€5.98) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 601 Kč (€25) | €43 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 91 Kč (€3.85) | €4.17 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 Kč (€3.18) | €4.14 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Kč (€3.92) | €4.99 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 Kč (€1.81) | €1.88 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42 Kč (€1.78) | €2.78 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 Kč (€12) | €18 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Brno (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Brno | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 535 Kč (€23) | €23 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 339 Kč (€14) | €17 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,267 Kč (€53) | €66 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 870 Kč (€37) | €50 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 Kč (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 Kč (€2.54) | €3.36 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Kč (€1.65) | €4.21 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,791 Kč (€623) | €471 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.03 Kč (€0.21) | €0.13 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 784 Kč (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 Kč (€4.95) | €4.92 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 384 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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