Cost of living in Bratislava, Slovakia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.82 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (C$5.06) | C$5.84 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (C$1.33) | C$1.85 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (C$3.78) | C$4.50 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (C$3.25) | C$3.04 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.62 (C$5.19) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (C$1.72) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (C$1.23) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (C$1.19) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.88 (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.19 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (C$1.24) | C$1.93 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,005 (C$1,440) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €730 (C$1,046) | C$1,241 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (C$248) | C$133 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €672 (C$964) | C$1,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €489 (C$701) | C$806 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (C$156) | C$66 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$22) | C$50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (C$526) | C$322 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (C$114) | C$96 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (C$103) | C$61 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$45) | C$38 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$110) | C$96 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$131) | C$112 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,921 (C$25,687) | C$22,935 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (C$1.88) | C$1.39 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$38) | C$77 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (C$5.73) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.89 (C$4.14) | C$3.78 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (C$5.22) | C$4.28 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (C$2.94) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (C$27) | C$50 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$21) | C$27 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (C$64) | C$117 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (C$56) | C$94 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 (C$3.36) | C$5.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.62 (C$2.32) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €452 (C$648) | C$647 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$50) | C$36 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.64 (C$5.22) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 422 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,409 (€3,076) in Bratislava.
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