Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 26.0% cheaper than Iowa.
- Restaurants
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pay 29.6% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 33.1% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
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pay 5.2% more in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 28.0% less in Czech Republic
- Childcare
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pay 61.7% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 37.9% less in Czech Republic
- Clothing
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pay 3.1% more in Czech Republic
The cost of transportation and clothing in Czech Republic are more expensive than in Iowa. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and housing are lower in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Iowa, you would:
pay 29.6% less for restaurants
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.50
|
$7.70
CZK171.67
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.86
|
$7.61
CZK169.82
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
|
$1.59
CZK35.54
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.61
|
$1.35
CZK30.12
|
|
pay 33.1% less for groceries
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.75
|
$1.29
CZK28.71
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.26
|
$5.47
CZK121.91
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.55
|
$3.90
CZK86.88
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.97
|
$2.64
CZK58.92
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.90
|
$3.73
CZK83.12
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.27
|
$0.62
CZK13.75
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
|
$0.71
CZK15.80
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$0.88
CZK19.57
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.19
|
$1.29
CZK28.83
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
|
$0.51
CZK11.26
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.32
|
$0.46
CZK10.37
|
|
pay 5.2% more for transportation
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.26
|
$5.95
CZK132.80
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$41.60
|
$21.06
CZK469.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,209.92
|
$31,453.98
CZK701,590.37
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.53
|
$11.74
CZK261.84
|
|
pay 28.0% less for housing
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.83
|
$18.70
CZK417.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,149.79
|
$610.48
CZK13,616.90
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$848.38
|
$493.17
CZK11,000.29
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$132.52
|
$198.15
CZK4,419.78
|
|
pay 61.7% less for childcare
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,043.98
|
$363.72
CZK8,112.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,039.50
|
$7,967.34
CZK177,714.01
|
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pay 37.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.95
|
$1.90
CZK42.37
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.14
|
$2.60
CZK57.99
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.68
|
$6.46
CZK144.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.12
|
$47.23
CZK1,053.38
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.83
|
$8.95
CZK199.56
|
|
pay 3.1% more for clothing
|
Iowa
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.44
|
$69.75
CZK1,555.68
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.50
|
$31.40
CZK700.30
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.35
|
$80.03
CZK1,785.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.02
|
$103.55
CZK2,309.73
|
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