Cost of living in Italy compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 42% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (412 Kč) | 233 Kč | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (214 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (118 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (32 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (93 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (61 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (168 Kč) | 104 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (62 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (39 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (32 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (178 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (45 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (32 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,260 (30,704 Kč) | 26,576 Kč | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (20,446 Kč) | 18,404 Kč | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (4,607 Kč) | 5,388 Kč | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (20,498 Kč) | 18,425 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (14,386 Kč) | 15,664 Kč | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (3,325 Kč) | 3,274 Kč | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (615 Kč) | 334 Kč | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (7,871 Kč) | 9,940 Kč | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (3,235 Kč) | 3,199 Kč | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (151 Kč) | 248 Kč | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (252 Kč) | 216 Kč | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (1,724 Kč) | 1,855 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (788 Kč) | 1,042 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (2,042 Kč) | 1,805 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,799 Kč) | 2,098 Kč | + 33% | |
| 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 | €25,189 (613,573 Kč) | 428,983 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (44 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (864 Kč) | 557 Kč | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (216 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (305 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (1,739 Kč) | 783 Kč | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (133 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (74 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (72 Kč) | 87 Kč | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (45 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (39 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (417 Kč) | 494 Kč | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 45% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Italy | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (962 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (420 Kč) | 413 Kč | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (1,598 Kč) | 1,910 Kč | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (1,659 Kč) | 956 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (214 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 (43 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (122 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (11,857 Kč) | 10,704 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (4.85 Kč) | 2.82 Kč | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (1,211 Kč) | 766 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (136 Kč) | 138 Kč | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 28% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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