Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 219 Kč (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 172 Kč (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 112 Kč (€4.71) | €5.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (€1.10) | €1.16 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 Kč (€3.17) | €4.26 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (€3.03) | €2.99 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133 Kč (€5.57) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kč (€1.66) | €2.19 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (€0.98) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč (€1.01) | €1.98 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 Kč (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Kč (€1.80) | €2.81 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (€1.03) | €1.74 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,697 Kč (€1,375) | €1,446 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,318 Kč (€1,064) | €1,098 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,707 Kč (€240) | €285 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,636 Kč (€952) | €958 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,625 Kč (€699) | €764 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,199 Kč (€177) | €131 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 406 Kč (€17) | €33 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,959 Kč (€335) | €597 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,822 Kč (€161) | €189 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 170 Kč (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 334 Kč (€14) | €11 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,892 Kč (€80) | €102 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 880 Kč (€37) | €41 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kč (€83) | €107 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,351 Kč (€99) | €114 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 601,525 Kč (€25,287) | €35,150 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (€1.74) | €1.84 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 534 Kč (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 126 Kč (€5.31) | €12 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 Kč (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 534 Kč (€22) | €26 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 99 Kč (€4.14) | €4.00 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 69 Kč (€2.88) | €5.18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 101 Kč (€4.23) | €4.73 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 Kč (€2.03) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Kč (€1.99) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 506 Kč (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 17% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Czech Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 938 Kč (€39) | €60 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 415 Kč (€17) | €27 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,786 Kč (€75) | €97 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,308 Kč (€55) | €73 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 159 Kč (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (€2.87) | €3.64 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (€2.10) | €4.08 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,052 Kč (€885) | €561 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.57 Kč (€0.15) | €0.25 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,027 Kč (€43) | €30 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 142 Kč (€5.96) | €8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 25% cheaper than in Belgium
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