Cost of living in France compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 95% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (440 Kč) | 169 Kč | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (230 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (151 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (29 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (99 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (75 Kč) | 55 Kč | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (174 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (67 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (44 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (55 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (202 Kč) | 141 Kč | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (55 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (29 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in France is 55% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,938 (51,148 Kč) | 28,407 Kč | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,272 (33,567 Kč) | 19,882 Kč | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (4,138 Kč) | 3,425 Kč | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (26,591 Kč) | 19,293 Kč | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €708 (18,674 Kč) | 13,796 Kč | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (2,783 Kč) | 1,819 Kč | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (640 Kč) | 295 Kč | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (10,120 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (1,719 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (169 Kč) | 261 Kč | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (335 Kč) | 219 Kč | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,334 Kč) | 1,673 Kč | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (966 Kč) | 837 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (2,665 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (3,029 Kč) | 2,090 Kč | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in France is 91% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,115 (715,675 Kč) | 507,613 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (38 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (1,680 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (181 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (178 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (655 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.89 (129 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (93 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (102 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (42 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (56 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (582 Kč) | 444 Kč | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 63% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (1,032 Kč) | 493 Kč | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (551 Kč) | 352 Kč | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (2,054 Kč) | 1,252 Kč | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,563 Kč) | 911 Kč | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (273 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (103 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (169 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 330% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (12,853 Kč) | 12,481 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (6 Kč) | 3.87 Kč | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (1,001 Kč) | 883 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (259 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 67% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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