Drugstore essentials prove significantly cheaper in Austria than Czechia
A selection of identical products in two branches of a large drugstore on either side of the Czech-Austrian border showed starkly different prices.
Water bills to rise in Czechia next year – how much will you pay?
Regions set their own water prices individually in co-operation with water companies, leading to price disparities.
Post-communist Czechia: Living standards double, but not everyone feels the gain
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Despite a marked rise in purchasing power and more competitiveness since 1989, a sizable chunk of the population does not see a rise in living standards.
Cost of living continues to climb in Czechia as inflation remains high
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Households in Czechia will feel the effects of unrelenting inflation mostly at the supermarket and in utilities costs.
VIDEO: Czech PM goes shopping in Bavaria, finds that German groceries are cheaper
During an earlier visit to Karlovy Vary, Fiala decided to pop into Bavaria to buy some basic items, leading to a surprising (and saddening) discovery.
Prices for St. Martin's Feast to rise in Czech restaurants – how much more will you pay?
Rising costs of geese breeding and operational costs will see you pay more for the traditional meal – but the price jump won't be as bad as in 2022.
All Souls’ Day costs reach deathly new heights in Czechia
Due to rising flower and candle prices, Nov. 2 will set back Czechs far more than last year. However, per person, Halloween remains more expensive.
Czech energy suppliers announce price cuts for 2024: Will the savings reach your wallet?
Despite the anticipated price drops, the state’s plans to end household subsidies may mean that consumers end up paying more next year.
Prague named world's second-best destination for solo travelers
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A huge number of attractions, relatively low prices, and high levels of public safety put Prague near the top of a new ranking for solo travel cities.
Prague beer prices bubble up in 2023, with further increases expected
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A change in the VAT rate for beer means that you will likely need to pay more for it next year.
Cheaper abroad: Czechs increasingly crossing the border to buy basic items
High inflation has caused the prices of many products to become more expensive than in Poland, and even in typically pricier Austria and Germany.
Living costs remain high in Czechia, despite inflation slowdown
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New data reveals that prices for some food staples, electricity, and package vacations in particular are higher than they were last year.
Czech retail sales fall for 12th consecutive month as spending declines
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A sharp fall in real wages, still-high inflation, and reduced disposable income have all curtailed Czechs' spending power.
Czech economy faces first-quarter decline as household consumption slows
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The Czech economy is in a technical recession due to lower household spending, although analysts say improvement is on the horizon.
Czechia reports a big drop in inflation: What does it mean for consumer prices?
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Many food prices dropped compared to April, and analysts expect inflation will continue to slow down for the rest of the year.
The Big Mac index reflects a stronger Czech crown
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Still, McDonald’s increased the burger’s price twice last year, to reflect Czechia’s inflation and rising energy prices.
Can money buy love? Czechs spending more and more on Valentine’s Day
The average person in Czechia spends about CZK 900 on the romantic day, which has increased rapidly in popularity in the last decade.
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