Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 Kč (75元) | 42元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 Kč (66元) | 36元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 118 Kč (39元) | 15元 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Kč (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 92 Kč (31元) | 16元 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 Kč (23元) | 11元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 153 Kč (51元) | 50元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 41 Kč (14元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Kč (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kč (7元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185 Kč (61元) | 94元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Kč (15元) | 9元 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (9元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,186 Kč (12,655元) | 12,689元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,216 Kč (9,020元) | 5,937元 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,384 Kč (2,116元) | 450元 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,979 Kč (8,278元) | 6,875元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,118 Kč (5,673元) | 3,656元 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,360 Kč (1,113元) | 296元 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kč (116元) | 100元 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,947 Kč (4,291元) | 1,460元 | + 194% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Kč (1,359元) | 553元 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Kč (97元) | 43元 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Kč (158元) | 55元 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 Kč (591元) | 418元 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Kč (579元) | 296元 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,189 Kč (725元) | 553元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,266 Kč (1,082元) | 705元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 543,186 Kč (180,020元) | 148,726元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Kč (12元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (182元) | 228元 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 145 Kč (48元) | 51元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230 Kč (76元) | 84元 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 Kč (398元) | 114元 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 111 Kč (37元) | 67元 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 121 Kč (40元) | 25元 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 Kč (17元) | 7元 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 Kč (30元) | 13元 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 414 Kč (137元) | 85元 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Czech Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 490 Kč (162元) | 178元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 Kč (162元) | 109元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,582 Kč (524元) | 1,179元 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 792 Kč (262元) | 320元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 Kč (54元) | 81元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 Kč (21元) | 28元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 Kč (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,664 Kč (5,523元) | 3,924元 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.02 Kč (1.00元) | 0.34元 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,838 Kč (609元) | 414元 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 152 Kč (50元) | 25元 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 26% more expensive than in China
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