Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 1.0% more expensive than Slovakia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.0% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 9.3% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 0.6% more in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 4.9% more in Czech Republic
- Childcare
-
pay 5.3% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 11.3% more in Czech Republic
- Clothing
-
pay 7.7% more in Czech Republic
The cost of entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and transportation in Czech Republic are more expensive than in Slovakia. Expenses including groceries, childcare, and restaurants are lower in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Slovakia, you would:
pay 3.0% less for restaurants
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Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.14
€7.24
|
$7.70
CZK170.69
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.98
€7.09
|
$7.61
CZK168.86
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.58
€1.40
|
$1.59
CZK35.33
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
€1.23
|
$1.35
CZK29.95
|
|
pay 9.3% less for groceries
|
Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.35
€1.20
|
$1.29
CZK28.55
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.03
€5.36
|
$5.47
CZK121.22
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.89
€3.46
|
$3.90
CZK86.39
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.43
€3.05
|
$2.64
CZK58.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.12
€2.77
|
$3.73
CZK82.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.73
€0.64
|
$0.62
CZK13.68
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
€0.70
|
$0.71
CZK15.71
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.96
€0.85
|
$0.88
CZK19.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.51
€1.34
|
$1.29
CZK28.66
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
€0.52
|
$0.51
CZK11.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.61
€0.55
|
$0.46
CZK10.31
|
|
pay 0.6% more for transportation
|
Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.34
€5.64
|
$5.95
CZK132.04
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$26.69
€23.72
|
$21.06
CZK467.18
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,429.89
€21,714.51
|
$31,453.98
CZK697,605.15
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.64
€10.34
|
$11.74
CZK260.35
|
|
pay 4.9% more for housing
|
Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.60
€18.31
|
$18.70
CZK414.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$566.87
€503.87
|
$610.48
CZK13,539.56
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$468.12
€416.09
|
$493.17
CZK10,937.81
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$171.07
€152.06
|
$198.15
CZK4,394.67
|
|
pay 5.3% less for childcare
|
Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$400.86
€356.30
|
$363.72
CZK8,066.76
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,069.66
€7,172.72
|
$7,967.34
CZK176,704.55
|
|
pay 11.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.99
€1.77
|
$1.90
CZK42.13
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.35
€2.09
|
$2.60
CZK57.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.24
€4.65
|
$6.46
CZK143.33
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.04
€35.59
|
$47.23
CZK1,047.39
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.21
€7.30
|
$8.95
CZK198.42
|
|
pay 7.7% more for clothing
|
Slovakia
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$63.57
€56.51
|
$69.75
CZK1,546.85
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.21
€25.96
|
$31.40
CZK696.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$78.92
€70.15
|
$80.03
CZK1,775.03
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.27
€82.02
|
$103.55
CZK2,296.61
|
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