Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (C$5.02) | C$5.78 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (C$3.64) | C$4.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.82 (C$5.49) | C$3.17 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.19 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (C$1.88) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (C$1.46) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.36 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (C$2.47) | C$2.48 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.06) | C$1.93 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €950 (C$1,366) | C$2,136 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €677 (C$973) | C$1,247 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (C$211) | C$124 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (C$958) | C$1,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (C$698) | C$805 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (C$115) | C$66 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 (C$460) | C$311 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$111) | C$97 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (C$29) | C$10 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (C$101) | C$60 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$113) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (C$25,916) | C$22,942 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (C$2.32) | C$1.67 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (C$46) | C$77 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (C$4.87) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (C$4.37) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (C$4.60) | C$4.33 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (C$1.93) | C$3.16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (C$2.94) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$20 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$35) | C$51 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$26) | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$122) | C$135 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (C$3.43) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (C$2.72) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (C$625) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$48) | C$37 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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