Cost of living in Germany compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 55% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (317 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (211 Kč) | 144 Kč | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (95 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (25 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (78 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (69 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (136 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (63 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (40 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (23 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (176 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (46 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (34 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 46% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,450 (37,605 Kč) | 24,878 Kč | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,211 (31,414 Kč) | 17,404 Kč | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (4,186 Kč) | 4,141 Kč | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €923 (23,948 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 (17,796 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (3,176 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (694 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €366 (9,484 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (2,555 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (166 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (395 Kč) | 286 Kč | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (1,963 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (931 Kč) | 931 Kč | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (2,277 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,974 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 87% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,750 (590,156 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (34 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (1,828 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (176 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (221 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (1,351 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (82 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (57 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.33 (60 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (34 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (43 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (516 Kč) | 456 Kč | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (923 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (582 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (2,806 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (1,465 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (235 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (88 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.60 (93 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (12,860 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (3.21 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (1,021 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (180 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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