Cost of living
Plzen compared to Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic)
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Overview comparison
PlzenKarlovy Vary (Czech Republic)
Consumer prices in Plzen are roughly 36% higher than in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | Plzen | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,831 | 957 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,617 | 2,934 |
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| Without rent one person | 679 | 447 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,235 | 1,329 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 945.7 | 490.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,671.84 | 1,260.76 |
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| Food person | 529 | 366 |
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| Food family | 1,417 | 1,002 |
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| Transport person | 118.51 | 40.12 |
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| Transport family | 385.27 | 125.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.18 years | 59.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Plzen | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.59 | 9.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 96.58 | 33.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.4 | 5.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.24 | 2 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.46 | 2.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.03 | 1.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Plzen | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 784 | 632.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 568.4 | 305.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,678.33 | 1,675.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,687.5 | 1,059.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.5 | 164.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 272.02 | 195.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.03 | 18.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Plzen | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.85 | 5.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,308 | 6,853 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,227 | 5,288 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.52 | 1.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.71% | 13.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.56 | 11.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Plzen | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.9 | 1.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.25 | 2.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.79 | 11.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.03 | 6.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.2 | 11.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Plzen | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.09 | 49.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.73 | 6.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.03 | 29.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.23 | 11.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 104.8 | 82.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.5 | 90.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 522 | 203.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,880 | 3,182 |
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