Cost of living in Germany compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 43% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (373 Kč) | 233 Kč | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (219 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.18 (126 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (29 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (79 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (70 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (151 Kč) | 104 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.67 (65 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (49 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (24 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (172 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (49 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (42 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,973 (48,008 Kč) | 26,576 Kč | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,540 (37,475 Kč) | 18,404 Kč | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (4,579 Kč) | 5,388 Kč | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,321 (32,156 Kč) | 18,425 Kč | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (24,119 Kč) | 15,664 Kč | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (3,549 Kč) | 3,274 Kč | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (819 Kč) | 334 Kč | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €440 (10,718 Kč) | 9,940 Kč | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €146 (3,550 Kč) | 3,199 Kč | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (194 Kč) | 248 Kč | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (428 Kč) | 216 Kč | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (2,090 Kč) | 1,855 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (854 Kč) | 1,042 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,226 Kč) | 1,805 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (2,911 Kč) | 2,098 Kč | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,509 (620,796 Kč) | 428,983 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.01 (49 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (1,695 Kč) | 557 Kč | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 12% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (271 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (201 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (926 Kč) | 783 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.95 (72 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (64 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.43 (83 Kč) | 87 Kč | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (38 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 (36 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (490 Kč) | 494 Kč | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Germany | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (929 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (576 Kč) | 413 Kč | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (3,905 Kč) | 1,910 Kč | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (1,403 Kč) | 956 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (273 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (85 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (99 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €637 (15,491 Kč) | 10,704 Kč | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.40 Kč) | 2.82 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (1,001 Kč) | 766 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (192 Kč) | 138 Kč | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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