Cost of living comparison
compared to
Czech Republic vs. South Korea Cost of Living Summary
Czech Republic is 13.3% more expensive than South Korea overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 50.6% more in Czech Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 35.6% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 22.3% more in Czech Republic
- Housing
-
pay 45.1% more in Czech Republic
- Childcare
-
pay 18.6% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.8% more in Czech Republic
- Clothing
-
pay 8.3% more in Czech Republic
The cost of restaurants, housing, 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.
Czech Republic vs. South Korea Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of South Korea, you would:
pay 50.6% more for restaurants
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.72
₩9,865
|
$8.75
CZK182.15
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.50
₩8,068
|
$8.69
CZK180.72
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
₩2,152
|
$1.80
CZK37.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.82
₩1,211
|
$1.58
CZK32.86
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 35.6% less for groceries
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.87
₩4,217
|
$1.42
CZK29.45
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.63
₩8,255
|
$6.24
CZK129.76
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
₩11,264
|
$4.39
CZK91.31
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.84
₩4,162
|
$3.17
CZK66.01
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.34
₩4,896
|
$4.20
CZK87.40
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.24
₩4,748
|
$0.75
CZK15.52
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.39
₩2,037
|
$0.78
CZK16.31
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.80
₩4,104
|
$0.97
CZK20.15
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.40
₩3,528
|
$1.59
CZK33.03
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
₩2,616
|
$0.55
CZK11.42
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
₩1,767
|
$0.51
CZK10.53
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 22.3% more for transportation
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.40
₩6,458
|
$6.65
CZK138.38
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$47.17
₩69,233
|
$25.28
CZK525.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,440.41
₩38,804,738
|
$31,610.58
CZK657,737.15
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.33
₩12,228
|
$13.74
CZK285.90
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 45.1% more for housing
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$21.68
₩31,824
|
$20.37
CZK423.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$473.91
₩695,518
|
$725.26
CZK15,090.77
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$357.19
₩524,216
|
$590.43
CZK12,285.35
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$132.53
₩194,509
|
$223.21
CZK4,644.38
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of housing
pay 18.6% less for childcare
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$378.52
₩555,533
|
$384.73
CZK8,005.26
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,055.40
₩22,095,763
|
$9,199.30
CZK191,414.51
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 20.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.12
₩4,576
|
$2.40
CZK49.86
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.57
₩5,236
|
$3.03
CZK63.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.18
₩4,673
|
$7.42
CZK154.49
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.86
₩73,176
|
$55.37
CZK1,152.20
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.12
₩14,850
|
$9.92
CZK206.40
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 8.3% more for clothing
|
South Korea
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.46
₩97,538
|
$80.21
CZK1,668.87
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.68
₩74,384
|
$34.88
CZK725.70
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.74
₩106,755
|
$95.51
CZK1,987.34
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.23
₩151,509
|
$116.19
CZK2,417.68
|
|
South Korea vs. Czech Republic - Cost of clothing
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