Cost of living
Czech Republic compared to South Korea
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Overview comparison
Czech RepublicSouth Korea
Consumer prices in South Korea are roughly 50% higher than in Czech Republic.
Cost of living
| Item | Czech Republic | South Korea |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,123 | 1,345 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,537 | 3,148 |
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| Without rent one person | 573 | 783 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,602 | 2,362 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 635.77 | 497.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,279.85 | 1,112.64 |
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| Food person | 323 | 484 |
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| Food family | 780 | 1,319 |
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| Transport person | 74.35 | 100.94 |
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| Transport family | 177.57 | 292.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.41 years | 87.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Czech Republic | South Korea |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.63 | 5.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.43 | 35.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.14 | 5.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 3.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.3 | 3.27 |
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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 | South Korea |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 533.29 | 557.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 549.81 | 297.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,103.23 | 1,188.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,011.75 | 760.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.92 | 99.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218.71 | 161.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.31 | 17.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Czech Republic | South Korea |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.91 | 4.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,017 | 11,423 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,812 | 8,058 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 | 1.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.29% | 40.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.9 | 9.72 |
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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 | South Korea |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.57 | 3.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 3.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.88 | 12.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.4 | 9.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.41 | 27.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 3.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Czech Republic | South Korea |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.68 | 50.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.11 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.54 | 34.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.91 | 7.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.58 | 54.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.65 | 79.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 444.2 | 395.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,669 | 25,632 |
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