Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 35% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 214 Kč ($10) | $18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 179 Kč ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč ($4.45) | $5.41 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč ($1.15) | $0.91 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Kč ($3.75) | $2.99 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč ($3.24) | $5.16 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč ($5.93) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč ($1.80) | $3.62 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč ($1.05) | $1.62 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč ($1.16) | $3.22 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 Kč ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč ($2.03) | $2.18 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Kč ($1.17) | $2.82 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,307 Kč ($1,629) | $2,289 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,050 Kč ($1,259) | $1,641 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,138 Kč ($275) | $190 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,238 Kč ($1,043) | $1,568 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč ($765) | $1,004 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,153 Kč ($186) | $260 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč ($19) | $67 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč ($326) | $319 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč ($177) | $98 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 330 Kč ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,907 Kč ($86) | $53 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 876 Kč ($39) | $34 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,035 Kč ($91) | $91 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,335 Kč ($105) | $118 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč ($27,237) | $23,868 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč ($1.85) | $1.08 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč ($25) | $76 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 Kč ($13) | $30 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 52% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč ($53) | $193 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč ($5.20) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 Kč ($3.66) | $4.29 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč ($3.80) | $4.29 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč ($2.08) | $4.36 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 Kč ($2.08) | $2.65 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč ($23) | $25 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Prague | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 959 Kč ($43) | $56 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč ($19) | $26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč ($90) | $269 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 986 Kč ($44) | $92 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 Kč ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč ($3.06) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč ($2.24) | $8 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč ($616) | $565 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.80 Kč ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 Kč ($53) | $39 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 Kč ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 567 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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