Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 10.1 times more expensive than Gambia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 28.6% more in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 44.3% more in Czech Republic
- Transportation
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pay 4.6 times more in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 6.0 times more in Czech Republic
- Childcare
-
pay 54.5 times more in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.0 times more in Czech Republic
- Clothing
-
pay 1.3% less in Czech Republic
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants in Czech Republic are more expensive than in Gambia. Notably, childcare, housing, and transportation are significantly more expensive in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Gambia, you would:
pay 28.6% more for restaurants
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.96
GMD359.89
|
$7.70
CZK171.67
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.29
GMD456.29
|
$7.61
CZK169.82
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
GMD120.60
|
$1.59
CZK35.54
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.95
GMD68.78
|
$1.35
CZK30.12
|
|
pay 44.3% more for groceries
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.65
GMD47.32
|
$1.29
CZK28.71
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.15
GMD228.15
|
$5.47
CZK121.91
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.21
GMD377.44
|
$3.90
CZK86.88
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.99
GMD144.49
|
$2.64
CZK58.92
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.27
GMD91.99
|
$3.73
CZK83.12
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.95
GMD68.99
|
$0.62
CZK13.75
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
GMD42.16
|
$0.71
CZK15.80
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.85
GMD61.32
|
$0.88
CZK19.57
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
GMD45.99
|
$1.29
CZK28.83
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
GMD30.66
|
$0.51
CZK11.26
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.45
GMD32.96
|
$0.46
CZK10.37
|
|
pay 4.6 times more for transportation
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.01
GMD290.86
|
$5.95
CZK132.80
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$6.55
GMD474.88
|
$21.06
CZK469.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$2,727.27
GMD197,727.28
|
$31,453.98
CZK701,590.37
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.94
GMD430.94
|
$11.74
CZK261.84
|
|
pay 6.0 times more for housing
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$46.62
GMD3,379.95
|
$18.70
CZK417.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$102.56
GMD7,435.60
|
$610.48
CZK13,616.90
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$52.91
GMD3,836.25
|
$493.17
CZK11,000.29
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$24.06
GMD1,744.65
|
$198.15
CZK4,419.78
|
|
pay 54.5 times more for childcare
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$6.99
GMD506.99
|
$363.72
CZK8,112.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$139.86
GMD10,139.86
|
$7,967.34
CZK177,714.01
|
|
pay 2.0 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.32
GMD240.67
|
$1.90
CZK42.37
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.08
GMD150.99
|
$2.60
CZK57.99
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.71
GMD124.21
|
$6.46
CZK144.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.48
GMD1,774.48
|
$47.23
CZK1,053.38
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.50
GMD253.50
|
$8.95
CZK199.56
|
|
pay 1.3% less for clothing
|
Gambia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.00
GMD4,060.00
|
$69.75
CZK1,555.68
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.34
GMD3,214.65
|
$31.40
CZK700.30
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.43
GMD7,208.68
|
$80.03
CZK1,785.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.99
GMD6,306.78
|
$103.55
CZK2,309.73
|
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