Cost of living in France compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 90% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (414 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (231 Kč) | 144 Kč | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.65 (146 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (28 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (101 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (69 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (162 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (66 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (43 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (49 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (181 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (54 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (30 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 75% | |
| 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 | €1,739 (45,091 Kč) | 24,878 Kč | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,174 (30,431 Kč) | 17,404 Kč | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (4,429 Kč) | 4,141 Kč | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €819 (21,220 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (15,814 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (2,167 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (659 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (9,434 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (2,684 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (183 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (361 Kč) | 286 Kč | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in France is 15% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,292 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (940 Kč) | 931 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,326 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (2,844 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in France is 74% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,729 (666,958 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (36 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (1,501 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.77 (149 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (218 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (665 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (126 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (111 Kč) | 109 Kč | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (96 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (52 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (58 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (573 Kč) | 456 Kč | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 70% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (1,114 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (527 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (1,994 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (1,684 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (289 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (96 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (161 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 329% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (12,388 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (9 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (1,024 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (261 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 61% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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