Cost of living comparison
Prague is 6.6% cheaper than Kentucky.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.9% less in Prague
- Groceries
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pay 20.4% less in Prague
- Transportation
-
pay 7.1% more in Prague
- Housing
-
pay 6.4% less in Prague
- Childcare
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pay 32.8% less in Prague
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.0% more in Prague
- Clothing
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pay 22.9% more in Prague
The cost of clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Prague are more expensive than in Kentucky. Expenses including childcare, groceries, restaurants, and housing are lower in Prague.
If you lived in Prague instead of Kentucky, you would:
pay 18.9% less for restaurants
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.77
|
$10.61
CZK259.08
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
|
$8.49
CZK207.26
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.21
|
$1.74
CZK42.53
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.70
|
$1.39
CZK33.92
|
|
pay 20.4% less for groceries
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.61
|
$1.42
CZK34.73
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
|
$5.99
CZK146.26
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.62
|
$3.96
CZK96.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.66
|
$2.56
CZK62.44
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.47
|
$3.92
CZK95.56
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$0.77
CZK18.69
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
|
$0.73
CZK17.86
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.89
CZK21.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.11
|
$1.47
CZK35.98
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.07
|
$0.57
CZK14.02
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
|
$0.55
CZK13.35
|
|
pay 7.1% more for transportation
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.16
|
$6.13
CZK149.63
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.50
|
$23.35
CZK569.97
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,634.71
|
$25,475.49
CZK621,780.32
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.69
|
$12.99
CZK317.11
|
|
pay 6.4% less for housing
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.62
|
$19.68
CZK480.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,162.24
|
$1,128.35
CZK27,539.69
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$976.78
|
$837.45
CZK20,439.66
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$139.55
|
$223.37
CZK5,451.70
|
|
pay 32.8% less for childcare
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,272.49
|
$713.18
CZK17,406.65
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,996.29
|
$11,763.21
CZK287,104.60
|
|
pay 2.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.57
|
$2.40
CZK58.55
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.73
|
$3.08
CZK75.09
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.75
|
$6.54
CZK159.59
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.83
|
$63.73
CZK1,555.52
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.25
|
$10.61
CZK259.08
|
|
pay 22.9% more for clothing
|
Kentucky
|
Prague
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.19
|
$82.44
CZK2,012.12
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.32
|
$36.17
CZK882.85
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.51
|
$92.56
CZK2,259.14
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.35
|
$111.10
CZK2,711.65
|
|
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