Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Svalbard, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Svalbard
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Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$7.70
CZK187.22
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$7.61
CZK185.21
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.59
CZK38.76
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.35
CZK32.85
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Svalbard
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Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.29
CZK31.32
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.47
CZK132.96
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.90
CZK94.75
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$2.64
CZK64.26
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.73
CZK90.65
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.62
CZK15.00
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
CZK17.23
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.88
CZK21.34
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.29
CZK31.44
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.51
CZK12.28
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.46
CZK11.31
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Svalbard
|
Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.95
CZK144.83
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.06
CZK512.42
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,453.98
CZK765,155.71
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.74
CZK285.56
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Svalbard
|
Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$18.70
CZK454.79
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$610.48
CZK14,850.62
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$493.17
CZK11,996.94
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$198.15
CZK4,820.22
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Svalbard
|
Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$363.72
CZK8,847.88
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,967.34
CZK193,815.21
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Svalbard
|
Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.90
CZK46.21
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.60
CZK63.25
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$6.46
CZK157.21
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$47.23
CZK1,148.82
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.95
CZK217.64
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Svalbard
|
Czech Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$69.75
CZK1,696.63
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$31.40
CZK763.75
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.03
CZK1,946.91
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$103.55
CZK2,518.99
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