Cost of living
Prague (Czech Republic) compared to Karlovy Vary (Czechia)
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Overview comparison
Prague (Czech Republic)Karlovy Vary (Czechia)
Consumer prices in Karlovy Vary (Czechia) are roughly 8% higher than in Prague (Czech Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | Prague (Czech Republic) | Karlovy Vary (Czechia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,665 | 1,567 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,207 | 4,220 |
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| Without rent one person | 607 | 850 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,737 | 2,169 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,051.84 | 1,189.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,028.58 | 1,305.94 |
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| Food person | 360 | 486 |
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| Food family | 961 | 1,099 |
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| Transport person | 117.52 | 65.25 |
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| Transport family | 340.25 | 166.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.65 years | 74.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Prague (Czech Republic) | Karlovy Vary (Czechia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.79 | 15.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.15 | 73.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.09 | 10.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 | 8.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.22 | 2.66 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 2.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Prague (Czech Republic) | Karlovy Vary (Czechia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 898.54 | 1,035.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 872.07 | 893.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,845.96 | 1,982.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,218.8 | 1,292.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 166.12 | 86.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 263.76 | 184.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.37 | 48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Prague (Czech Republic) | Karlovy Vary (Czechia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.52 | 6.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,072 | 5,704 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,239 | 5,831 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 | 3.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.34% | 110.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.11 | 17.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.89 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Prague (Czech Republic) | Karlovy Vary (Czechia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.23 | 5.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.69 | 11.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.75 | 8.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.03 | 11.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 2.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Prague (Czech Republic) | Karlovy Vary (Czechia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 70.44 | 45.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.68 | 14.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 56.79 | 62.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.18 | 23.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 101.99 | 65.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.69 | 94.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 816.98 | 1,677.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,777 | 17,563 |
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