Cost of living in France compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 94% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (425 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (231 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.96 (156 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (29 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (106 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (72 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (166 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (64 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (44 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (52 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (190 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (55 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (29 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in France is 46% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,790 (46,838 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,207 (31,581 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (4,496 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (21,844 Kč) | 17,161 Kč | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €608 (15,925 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (2,386 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (654 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (9,716 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (2,400 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (158 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (350 Kč) | 286 Kč | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in France is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,296 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (979 Kč) | 931 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,543 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (2,983 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in France is 76% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,711 (672,945 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (36 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (1,542 Kč) | 551 Kč | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 8% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (289 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (199 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (663 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.60 (120 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (105 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (93 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (47 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (57 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (577 Kč) | 456 Kč | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 71% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (1,101 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (542 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (2,206 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,661 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (284 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (100 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (168 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 347% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (12,569 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (9 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (1,063 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (265 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 62% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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