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 | €17 (434 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (226 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (159 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (29 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (106 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (73 Kč) | 55 Kč | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (159 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (65 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (42 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 (51 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (193 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (54 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (28 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in France is 57% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,896 (49,570 Kč) | 27,616 Kč | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,243 (32,501 Kč) | 19,388 Kč | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (4,526 Kč) | 3,400 Kč | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (25,219 Kč) | 17,401 Kč | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €677 (17,690 Kč) | 12,761 Kč | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (2,426 Kč) | 1,567 Kč | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (648 Kč) | 322 Kč | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €414 (10,833 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (2,240 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.75 (150 Kč) | 263 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (330 Kč) | 219 Kč | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in France is 30% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (2,320 Kč) | 1,673 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (1,011 Kč) | 837 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (2,648 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (2,884 Kč) | 2,090 Kč | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in France is 77% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,302 (661,463 Kč) | 535,828 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (37 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,590 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 5% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (179 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (199 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (656 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.10 (133 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (107 Kč) | 94 Kč | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (103 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (49 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (59 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (561 Kč) | 444 Kč | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 71% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (1,090 Kč) | 493 Kč | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (554 Kč) | 352 Kč | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (1,934 Kč) | 1,252 Kč | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (1,602 Kč) | 911 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (271 Kč) | 163 Kč | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (99 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (171 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 350% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (12,646 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (8 Kč) | 3.87 Kč | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (1,034 Kč) | 883 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (259 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 66% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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