Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$20 | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €5.87 (C$9) | C$10 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.49 (C$5.30) | C$5.78 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.88 (C$1.34) | C$1.98 | 33% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.39 (C$3.63) | C$4.18 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.27 (C$3.45) | C$3.04 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €3.89 (C$5.90) | C$10 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.27 (C$1.93) | C$4.24 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.96 (C$1.46) | C$3.76 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.89 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$19 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.30 (C$1.97) | C$2.48 | 20% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.68 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | 47% |
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €914 (C$1,388) | C$2,136 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €767 (C$1,163) | C$1,241 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €157 (C$238) | C$133 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €662 (C$1,005) | C$1,120 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €489 (C$742) | C$806 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €107 (C$162) | C$66 | 144% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €12 (C$18) | C$54 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €326 (C$495) | C$311 | 59% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €82 (C$125) | C$97 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (C$14) | C$10 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$25 | 59% |
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €69 (C$105) | C$60 | 74% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €32 (C$49) | C$39 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €74 (C$113) | C$98 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €96 (C$145) | C$117 | 24% |
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €18,031 (C$27,362) | C$22,942 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.27 (C$1.93) | C$1.39 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €28 (C$42) | C$67 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €10 (C$15) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €6 (C$10) | C$8 | 18% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.20 (C$8) | C$22 | 64% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €27 (C$40) | C$77 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.71 (C$5.63) | C$6 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.11 (C$4.73) | C$3.85 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.38 (C$5.13) | C$4.28 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.38 (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.86 (C$2.83) | C$2.46 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$20 | 22% |
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bratislava (Slovakia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €21 (C$31) | C$52 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €15 (C$23) | C$26 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €47 (C$72) | C$117 | 39% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €44 (C$67) | C$96 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$9 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.34 (C$3.55) | C$5.42 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €1.71 (C$2.59) | C$7 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €448 (C$680) | C$647 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | 81% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €36 (C$55) | C$35 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.34 (C$7) | C$11 | 40% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,702 (€3,098) in Bratislava.