Cost of living
Czech Republic compared to Slovakia
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Overview comparison
Czech RepublicSlovakia
Consumer prices in Czech Republic are roughly 6% higher than in Slovakia.
Cost of living
| Item | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,123 | 1,097 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,537 | 2,857 |
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| Without rent one person | 573 | 427 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,602 | 1,855 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 635.77 | 589.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,279.85 | 889.45 |
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| Food person | 323 | 290 |
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| Food family | 780 | 853 |
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| Transport person | 74.35 | 60.47 |
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| Transport family | 177.57 | 155.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.41 years | 84.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.63 | 7.02 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.43 | 38.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.14 | 8.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 2.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.3 | 2.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.53 | 1.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 533.29 | 536.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 549.81 | 428.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,103.23 | 1,063.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,011.75 | 847.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.92 | 131.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218.71 | 246.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.31 | 16.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.91 | 5.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,017 | 4,575 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,812 | 3,181 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 | 1.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.29% | 30.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.9 | 13.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.61 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.57 | 1.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 3.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.88 | 10.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.4 | 7.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.41 | 10.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Czech Republic | Slovakia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.68 | 39.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.11 | 8.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.54 | 31.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.91 | 13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.58 | 81.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.65 | 75.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 444.2 | 516.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,669 | 8,410 |
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