Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 57% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (333 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (198 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (111 Kč) | 84 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (32 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.59 (91 Kč) | 55 Kč | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (55 Kč) | 51 Kč | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (164 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (50 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (32 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (34 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (169 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (49 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (27 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 (28,823 Kč) | 24,468 Kč | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 (22,333 Kč) | 17,728 Kč | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (3,267 Kč) | 3,977 Kč | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (21,431 Kč) | 17,873 Kč | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 (14,134 Kč) | 13,092 Kč | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (2,297 Kč) | 1,683 Kč | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (654 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (8,833 Kč) | 8,205 Kč | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (2,623 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.68 (144 Kč) | 261 Kč | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (257 Kč) | 316 Kč | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (2,026 Kč) | 1,570 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (834 Kč) | 916 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (2,034 Kč) | 1,713 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (3,001 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,528 (597,442 Kč) | 527,465 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (37 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (903 Kč) | 537 Kč | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (135 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (165 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (1,818 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (131 Kč) | 95 Kč | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (81 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (74 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (55 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (48 Kč) | 51 Kč | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (441 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (845 Kč) | 536 Kč | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (460 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (2,677 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (1,667 Kč) | 990 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (222 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (41 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.87 (124 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (11,935 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (3.95 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (1,255 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (139 Kč) | 115 Kč | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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