Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 37.2% cheaper than New Jersey.
- Restaurants
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pay 40.2% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 45.8% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
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pay 14.4% less in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 34.2% less in Czech Republic
- Childcare
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pay 74.6% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 44.1% less in Czech Republic
- Clothing
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pay 7.1% less in Czech Republic
Expenses including childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, restaurants, housing, and transportation are lower in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of New Jersey, you would:
pay 40.2% less for restaurants
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.00
|
$7.70
CZK165.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.19
|
$7.61
CZK163.68
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
|
$1.59
CZK34.25
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.02
|
$1.35
CZK29.03
|
|
pay 45.8% less for groceries
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.89
|
$1.29
CZK27.67
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.30
|
$5.47
CZK117.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.36
|
$3.90
CZK83.74
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63
|
$2.64
CZK56.79
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.77
|
$3.73
CZK80.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.60
|
$0.62
CZK13.26
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
|
$0.71
CZK15.23
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.10
|
$0.88
CZK18.86
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
|
$1.29
CZK27.78
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
|
$0.51
CZK10.86
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$0.46
CZK9.99
|
|
pay 14.4% less for transportation
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.49
|
$5.95
CZK127.99
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$133.88
|
$21.06
CZK452.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,750.31
|
$31,453.98
CZK676,197.58
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.65
|
$11.74
CZK252.36
|
|
pay 34.2% less for housing
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.37
|
$18.70
CZK401.92
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,167.23
|
$610.48
CZK13,124.06
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,865.29
|
$493.17
CZK10,602.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$112.29
|
$198.15
CZK4,259.81
|
|
pay 74.6% less for childcare
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,618.98
|
$363.72
CZK7,819.21
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,166.67
|
$7,967.34
CZK171,281.97
|
|
pay 44.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.72
|
$1.90
CZK40.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.97
|
$2.60
CZK55.90
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.57
|
$6.46
CZK138.94
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.75
|
$47.23
CZK1,015.25
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.73
|
$8.95
CZK192.33
|
|
pay 7.1% less for clothing
|
New Jersey
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.04
|
$69.75
CZK1,499.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.58
|
$31.40
CZK674.96
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.11
|
$80.03
CZK1,720.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$124.03
|
$103.55
CZK2,226.13
|
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