Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Czech Republic is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 215 Kč (₡ 5,269) | ₡ 7,871 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 172 Kč (₡ 4,222) | ₡ 4,854 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Kč (₡ 2,700) | ₡ 2,307 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (₡ 645) | ₡ 968 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 Kč (₡ 1,850) | ₡ 2,016 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (₡ 1,771) | ₡ 1,153 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133 Kč (₡ 3,254) | ₡ 3,061 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kč (₡ 969) | ₡ 2,429 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (₡ 573) | ₡ 1,191 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Kč (₡ 598) | ₡ 900 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 Kč (₡ 3,591) | ₡ 8,475 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 Kč (₡ 1,049) | ₡ 1,649 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kč (₡ 601) | ₡ 919 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Czech Republic is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,697 Kč (₡ 802,781) | ₡ 592,020 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,318 Kč (₡ 621,612) | ₡ 300,344 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,707 Kč (₡ 140,128) | ₡ 38,035 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,636 Kč (₡ 555,767) | ₡ 402,494 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,625 Kč (₡ 408,168) | ₡ 232,028 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,199 Kč (₡ 103,083) | ₡ 29,406 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 406 Kč (₡ 9,971) | ₡ 17,100 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,703 Kč (₡ 189,122) | ₡ 250,782 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,822 Kč (₡ 93,830) | ₡ 70,487 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 170 Kč (₡ 4,183) | ₡ 12,281 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 334 Kč (₡ 8,194) | ₡ 2,755 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Czech Republic is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,892 Kč (₡ 46,460) | ₡ 38,857 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 880 Kč (₡ 21,605) | ₡ 23,998 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kč (₡ 48,633) | ₡ 55,702 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,351 Kč (₡ 57,713) | ₡ 36,902 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Czech Republic is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 601,525 Kč (₡ 14,768,582) | ₡ 16,283,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (₡ 1,012) | ₡ 905 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 534 Kč (₡ 13,099) | ₡ 30,682 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Czech Republic is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 126 Kč (₡ 3,102) | ₡ 3,872 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 Kč (₡ 3,872) | ₡ 11,044 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 534 Kč (₡ 13,105) | ₡ 36,487 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 99 Kč (₡ 2,420) | ₡ 3,038 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 69 Kč (₡ 1,682) | ₡ 2,962 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 101 Kč (₡ 2,468) | ₡ 3,612 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 Kč (₡ 1,188) | ₡ 1,689 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Kč (₡ 1,163) | ₡ 1,551 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 506 Kč (₡ 12,413) | ₡ 7,509 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Czech Republic is 16% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Czech Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 938 Kč (₡ 23,023) | ₡ 11,094 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 415 Kč (₡ 10,185) | ₡ 6,850 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,786 Kč (₡ 43,848) | ₡ 16,000 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,308 Kč (₡ 32,113) | ₡ 33,546 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 159 Kč (₡ 3,911) | ₡ 4,541 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (₡ 1,675) | ₡ 2,531 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (₡ 1,228) | ₡ 1,355 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,311 Kč (₡ 449,580) | ₡ 403,893 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.57 Kč (₡ 88) | ₡ 45 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,065 Kč (₡ 26,144) | ₡ 33,211 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 141 Kč (₡ 3,451) | ₡ 2,530 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 9% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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