Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 3.2% more expensive than South Korea overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 37.3% more in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 43.2% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 10.5% more in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 44.2% more in Czech Republic
- Childcare
-
pay 33.9% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.2% more in Czech Republic
- Clothing
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pay 1.4% more in Czech Republic
The cost of housing, restaurants, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Czech Republic are more expensive than in South Korea. Expenses including groceries and childcare are lower in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of South Korea, you would:
pay 37.3% more for restaurants
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.16
₩8,412
|
$7.70
CZK168.29
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.24
₩7,155
|
$7.61
CZK166.48
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
₩2,010
|
$1.59
CZK34.84
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.79
₩1,081
|
$1.35
CZK29.53
|
|
pay 43.2% less for groceries
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.08
₩4,202
|
$1.29
CZK28.15
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.40
₩7,381
|
$5.47
CZK119.51
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.46
₩10,186
|
$3.90
CZK85.17
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.76
₩3,766
|
$2.64
CZK57.76
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.32
₩4,535
|
$3.73
CZK81.48
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.17
₩4,326
|
$0.62
CZK13.48
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.49
₩2,033
|
$0.71
CZK15.49
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.53
₩3,457
|
$0.88
CZK19.18
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.41
₩3,297
|
$1.29
CZK28.26
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.82
₩2,492
|
$0.51
CZK11.04
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
₩1,652
|
$0.46
CZK10.17
|
|
pay 10.5% more for transportation
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.39
₩5,999
|
$5.95
CZK130.19
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.32
₩61,890
|
$21.06
CZK460.61
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,023.07
₩36,906,200
|
$31,453.98
CZK687,791.51
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.17
₩11,160
|
$11.74
CZK256.69
|
|
pay 44.2% more for housing
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.65
₩24,111
|
$18.70
CZK408.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$426.93
₩583,073
|
$610.48
CZK13,349.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$328.41
₩448,524
|
$493.17
CZK10,783.94
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$111.42
₩152,173
|
$198.15
CZK4,332.85
|
|
pay 33.9% less for childcare
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$373.40
₩509,964
|
$363.72
CZK7,953.28
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,907.58
₩31,285,553
|
$7,967.34
CZK174,218.73
|
|
pay 6.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.09
₩4,226
|
$1.90
CZK41.54
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.39
₩4,629
|
$2.60
CZK56.85
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.21
₩4,389
|
$6.46
CZK141.32
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.71
₩62,429
|
$47.23
CZK1,032.66
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.10
₩13,792
|
$8.95
CZK195.63
|
|
pay 1.4% more for clothing
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.70
₩82,906
|
$69.75
CZK1,525.09
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.52
₩60,806
|
$31.40
CZK686.53
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.99
₩99,688
|
$80.03
CZK1,750.06
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.73
₩128,010
|
$103.55
CZK2,264.30
|
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