Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 233 Kč (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 195 Kč (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 Kč (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (AU$2.06) | AU$1.88 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 Kč (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 Kč (AU$5.35) | AU$5.89 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134 Kč (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 Kč (AU$2.94) | AU$5.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (AU$2.07) | AU$3.88 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Kč (AU$1.40) | AU$7 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 161 Kč (AU$11) | AU$22 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 Kč (AU$3.25) | AU$3.95 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Kč (AU$1.72) | AU$2.57 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,011 Kč (AU$2,376) | AU$4,098 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,907 Kč (AU$1,949) | AU$2,719 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,118 Kč (AU$427) | AU$232 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,310 Kč (AU$1,698) | AU$2,837 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,383 Kč (AU$1,284) | AU$2,144 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,871 Kč (AU$270) | AU$188 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 317 Kč (AU$22) | AU$66 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,947 Kč (AU$904) | AU$749 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Kč (AU$286) | AU$237 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Kč (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Kč (AU$33) | AU$39 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,192 Kč (AU$83) | AU$119 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,649 Kč (AU$115) | AU$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,189 Kč (AU$153) | AU$160 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,266 Kč (AU$228) | AU$193 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 630,289 Kč (AU$44,028) | AU$39,643 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kč (AU$2.47) | AU$1.93 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (AU$38) | AU$141 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 145 Kč (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 Kč (AU$84) | AU$82 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 111 Kč (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (AU$7) | AU$5.37 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 121 Kč (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 Kč (AU$3.54) | AU$4.39 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 Kč (AU$6) | AU$4.48 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 Kč (AU$28) | AU$39 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Czech Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 491 Kč (AU$34) | AU$75 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 Kč (AU$34) | AU$47 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,582 Kč (AU$111) | AU$351 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 Kč (AU$51) | AU$141 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 Kč (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 71 Kč (AU$4.96) | AU$5.54 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 Kč (AU$3.97) | AU$12 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,664 Kč (AU$1,164) | AU$863 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (AU$0.21) | AU$0.77 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,838 Kč (AU$128) | AU$94 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 Kč (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.06985
AUD
/
CZK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,530 prices entered by 307 different people.
Cost of living in Czech Republic is 38% cheaper than in Australia
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