Cost of living comparison
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Czech Republic vs. North Carolina Cost of Living Summary
Czech Republic is 21.4% cheaper than North Carolina.
- Restaurants
-
pay 25.1% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 34.6% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 7.0% more in Czech Republic
- Housing
-
pay 26.9% less in Czech Republic
- Childcare
-
pay 66.1% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.8% less in Czech Republic
- Clothing
-
pay 17.0% more in Czech Republic
The cost of clothing and transportation in Czech Republic are more expensive than in North Carolina. Expenses including childcare, groceries, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Czech Republic.
Czech Republic vs. North Carolina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of North Carolina, you would:
pay 25.1% less for restaurants
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.06
|
$8.75
CZK181.94
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$8.69
CZK180.51
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.28
|
$1.80
CZK37.46
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
|
$1.58
CZK32.82
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 34.6% less for groceries
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.79
|
$1.42
CZK29.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.80
|
$6.24
CZK129.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.73
|
$4.39
CZK91.21
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.98
|
$3.17
CZK65.93
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.20
|
$4.20
CZK87.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.47
|
$0.75
CZK15.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
|
$0.78
CZK16.30
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$0.97
CZK20.13
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
|
$1.59
CZK32.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.74
|
$0.55
CZK11.40
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.80
|
$0.51
CZK10.52
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 7.0% more for transportation
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.98
|
$6.65
CZK138.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$60.67
|
$25.28
CZK525.33
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,588.64
|
$31,610.58
CZK656,978.50
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.99
|
$13.74
CZK285.57
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 26.9% less for housing
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.77
|
$20.37
CZK423.36
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,488.15
|
$725.26
CZK15,073.36
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,261.77
|
$590.43
CZK12,271.18
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$132.31
|
$223.21
CZK4,639.03
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of housing
pay 66.1% less for childcare
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,261.89
|
$384.73
CZK7,996.02
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,633.15
|
$9,199.30
CZK191,193.73
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 20.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.12
|
$2.40
CZK49.81
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.82
|
$3.03
CZK63.05
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.77
|
$7.42
CZK154.31
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.40
|
$55.37
CZK1,150.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.98
|
$9.92
CZK206.17
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 17.0% more for clothing
|
North Carolina
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.30
|
$80.21
CZK1,666.94
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.76
|
$34.88
CZK724.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.37
|
$95.51
CZK1,985.05
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.01
|
$116.19
CZK2,414.89
|
|
North Carolina vs. Czech Republic - Cost of clothing
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