Cost of living comparison

Czech Republic

compared to

Palau

Palau vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary

Palau is 25.0% more expensive than Czech Republic overall.

Restaurants: pay 18.7% more in Palau
Groceries: pay 2.4 times more in Palau
Transportation: pay 18.8% less in Palau
Housing: pay 12.3% more in Palau
Childcare: pay 39.6% less in Palau
Entertainment and Sports: pay 22.9% more in Palau
Clothing: pay 60.8% more in Palau

The cost of groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing in Palau are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in Palau. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Palau.

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Palau vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Palau instead of Czech Republic, you would:

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pay 18.7% more for restaurants

	Czech Republic	Palau
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.97 CZK195.72	$13.50	+50.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.74 CZK190.74	$10.00	+14.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.76 CZK38.45	$1.37	-22.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.50 CZK32.75	$1.07	-28.9%
Average			+18.7%

Czech Republic vs. Palau - Cost of restaurants

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pay 2.4 times more for groceries

	Czech Republic	Palau
Bread 1 loaf	$1.41 CZK30.84	$3.44	+143.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.96 CZK130.03	$5.00	-16.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.08 CZK88.98	$9.97	+144.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.28 CZK71.47	$6.45	+96.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 CZK88.50	$6.30	+55.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.72 CZK15.79	$2.40	+230.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.74 CZK16.21	$1.00	+34.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 CZK20.29	$2.50	+168.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.50 CZK32.82	$7.50	+398.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 CZK10.61	$2.09	+329.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.46 CZK10.02	$1.50	+226.5%
Average			+136.2%

Czech Republic vs. Palau - Cost of groceries

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pay 18.8% less for transportation

	Czech Republic	Palau
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.85 CZK149.43	$7.34	+7.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.32 CZK530.49	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,756.53 CZK649K	$17,500.00	-41.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.51 CZK294.73	??
Average			-18.8%

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pay 12.3% more for housing

	Czech Republic	Palau
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$18.95 CZK413.42	$199.00	+950.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$691.41 CZK15,083.91	$725.00	+4.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$577.26 CZK12,593.52	$525.00	-9.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$215.39 CZK4,698.92	??
Average			+12.3%

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pay 39.6% less for childcare

	Czech Republic	Palau
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$414.07 CZK9,033.40	$250.00	-39.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,470.92 CZK185K	??
Average			-39.6%

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pay 22.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Czech Republic	Palau
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.34 CZK51.08	$1.50	-35.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.98 CZK64.97	$4.08	+37.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.20 CZK157.11	$15.00	+108.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$52.10 CZK1,136.57	$80.00	+53.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.10 CZK220.28	??
Average			+22.9%

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pay 60.8% more for clothing

	Czech Republic	Palau
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$76.46 CZK1,668.00	$85.00	+11.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.88 CZK782.78	$65.00	+81.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.11 CZK2,031.30	$195.00	+109.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$122.95 CZK2,682.31	$195.00	+58.6%
Average			+60.8%

Czech Republic vs. Palau - Cost of clothing

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