Cost of living comparison

 Prague, Czech Republic
compared to
 Valparaiso (IN), United States
Valparaiso vs. Prague Cost of Living Summary

Valparaiso is 19.1% more expensive than Prague.

Restaurants
pay 34.2% more in Valparaiso
Groceries
pay 65.3% more in Valparaiso
Transportation
pay 2.8% less in Valparaiso
Housing
pay 69.8% more in Valparaiso
Childcare
pay 6.4% less in Valparaiso
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.9% less in Valparaiso
Clothing
pay 22.7% less in Valparaiso

The cost of housing, groceries, and restaurants in Valparaiso are more expensive than in Prague. Expenses including clothing, childcare, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso vs. Prague Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Valparaiso instead of Prague, you would:

pay 34.2% more for restaurants

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $10.61
CZK223.97
$15.00
 
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$8.49
CZK179.17
$9.00
 
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.74
CZK36.76
$2.54
 

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pay 65.3% more for groceries

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Bread
1 loaf
$1.42
CZK30.02
$3.14
 
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.99
CZK126.44
$4.92
 
Milk (1 gallon) $3.96
CZK83.53
$2.75
 

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pay 2.8% less for transportation

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.13
CZK129.35
$3.33
 
Monthly public transit pass $23.35
CZK492.72
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $25,475.49
CZK537,517.59
$35,699.74
 

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pay 69.8% more for housing

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$19.68
CZK415.16
$75.00
 
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,128.35
CZK23,807.55
$1,500.00
 
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $837.45
CZK17,669.71
$1,000.00
 

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pay 6.4% less for childcare

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $713.18
CZK15,047.73
$660.00
 
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $11,763.21
CZK248,196.61
$11,136.00
 

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pay 3.9% less for entertainment and sports

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $2.40
CZK50.62
$3.50
 
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.08
CZK64.92
$4.00
 
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$6.54
CZK137.96
$6.92
 

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pay 22.7% less for clothing

 
Prague
Valparaiso
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$82.44
CZK1,739.44
$45.67
 
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$36.17
CZK763.20
$21.50
 
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$92.56
CZK1,952.98
$80.00
 

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