Czech Republic

Food Prices in Czech Republic — November 2026

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index
105.4
vs World Average
+5.4%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $1.64
    -7% World (base = 100)
  • Eggs 12 pcs
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $5.08
    +48% World (base = 100)
  • Chicken 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $4.23
    -28% World (base = 100)
  • Rice 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $1.88
    -17% World (base = 100)
  • Bread 500 g loaf
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
  • Cheese 1 kg
  • Tomatoes 1 kg
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Beer 0.5 L bottle
Monthly basket, 1 person
Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice
$41.16
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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

  • Vanilková zmrzlina s kakaovou polevou
    K-Classic · 750 ml
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep deal
    54.9 Kč
  • Rome style orange flavour
    Mirinda · 0,5 l
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    19.9 Kč
  • Tanqueray Gin
    Tanqueray · 0.7l
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    679.9 Kč
  • Cini minid
    Nestlé · 645 g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    169.9 Kč
  • Red Bull Sugarfree
    Red Bull · 250g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep deal
    32.9 Kč
  • 368280 Classic crema
    Nestlé, Nescafé
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    239.9 Kč
  • Lipton 500ML Green Tea Ice Tea
    Lipton · 500 ml
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    29.9 Kč
  • Poděbradka Citron
    Poděbradka · 0.5L
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    17.9 Kč
  • Nowaco Tilapie nilská filet, rozmražený
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    279 Kč
  • K-Blue Bay Losos obecný
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    535 Kč
  • Gin original
    Dynybyl
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    219.9 Kč
  • Gin Violet
    Dynybyl · 0.5 l
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    219.9 Kč
  • Nutella
    Ferrero · 15.0 g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    109.9 Kč
  • Weizenbrötchen
    K-Classic · 540g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    36.9 Kč
  • Crème glacée vanille et éclats avec noix de macadamia caramélisées
    Häagen-Dazs · 81 g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    39.9 Kč
  • Haagen dazs
    Häagen-Dazs · 81g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    39.9 Kč
  • Vanilková zmrzlina s kakaovou polevou
    K-Classic · 750 ml
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep deal
    59.9 Kč
  • 7up
    7up, PepsiCo
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    19.9 Kč
  • Ovesné vločky hrubé
    K-Bio Organic · 500 g
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep deal
    24.9 Kč
  • Cranberry Mix
    Kaufland, Domažlice 16 Sep
    89.9 Kč

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Czech Republic is close to the world average (index 105.4). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −3.9% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026
  • Milk −20.6%
  • Eggs −12.6%
  • Chicken −7.2%
  • Rice and cereals −5.2%
  • Water −0.6%
  • Cheese −5.9%
  • Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +19.2%
  • Beer +2.0%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

80 100 120 140 160 World = 100 2015 2019 2023 2026 2026 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Czech Republic

Czech Republic
105.4
World (base = 100)
100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Slovakia 104 +4%
Hungary 101 +1%
Taiwan 110 +10%
Jordan 110 +10%
Serbia 99.5 -0.5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%
Moldova 72 -28%
Belarus 80 -20%
Russia 82 -18%
North Macedonia 85 -15%
Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Czech Republic?

Food in Czech Republic is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 105.4 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Czech Republic per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Czech Republic you can expect to spend around $316. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 105.4 (world = 100).

How does Czech Republic compare to similar countries?

Czech Republic has a VanBasket Index of 105.4. Similar or nearby countries: Slovakia, Hungary, Taiwan.

How often is the food price data for Czech Republic updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →
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Czech Republic — fuel prices CZ Updated: 31.10.2026
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Super 95

$2.00 /L

CZK43.55 · €1.79/L

139 of 175

pricier than 79% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.17 /L

CZK47.20 · €1.94/L

74 of 103

pricier than 71% of countries

Motorová nafta

$2.17 /L

CZK47.18 · €1.94/L

134 of 174

pricier than 76% of countries

Prémiová nafta

$2.21 /L

CZK48.05 · €1.97/L

23 of 45

cheaper than 51% of countries

LPG

$1.05 /L

CZK22.92 · €0.94/L

36 of 56

pricier than 63% of countries

CNG

$2.15 /kg

CZK46.80 · €1.92/kg

6 of 9

pricier than 56% of countries

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