Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 69% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (363 Kč) | 170 Kč | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (216 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (119 Kč) | 89 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (34 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (93 Kč) | 55 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (54 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (175 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (51 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (36 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (34 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (173 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (50 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (36 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,324 (35,318 Kč) | 28,476 Kč | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €916 (24,442 Kč) | 19,196 Kč | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (3,365 Kč) | 3,288 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (22,013 Kč) | 18,965 Kč | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €612 (16,333 Kč) | 13,403 Kč | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (2,514 Kč) | 1,869 Kč | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (649 Kč) | 380 Kč | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (9,192 Kč) | 11,777 Kč | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (3,326 Kč) | 2,223 Kč | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.33 (142 Kč) | 270 Kč | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (283 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (2,216 Kč) | 1,604 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (818 Kč) | 775 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (2,311 Kč) | 2,029 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (3,034 Kč) | 2,149 Kč | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,780 (607,540 Kč) | 501,519 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (41 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (964 Kč) | 561 Kč | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (168 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (283 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (2,240 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.39 (144 Kč) | 118 Kč | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (86 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (75 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (64 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (53 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (449 Kč) | 445 Kč | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (993 Kč) | 454 Kč | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (458 Kč) | 400 Kč | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (2,347 Kč) | 1,182 Kč | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (1,660 Kč) | 925 Kč | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (251 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.45 (39 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (135 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (12,541 Kč) | 11,366 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (4.03 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (1,536 Kč) | 771 Kč | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (145 Kč) | 107 Kč | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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