Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£14) | £13 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (£4.05) | £3.87 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (£1.23) | £1.20 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (£2.85) | £3.27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (£2.02) | £1.99 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.54) | £5.27 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (£1.63) | £2.27 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (£0.91) | £1.03 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (£1.09) | £2.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (£1.75) | £1.79 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (£1.09) | £1.34 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 (£1,129) | £953 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 (£828) | £1,073 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (£208) | £297 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (£711) | £702 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 (£545) | £544 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (£160) | £125 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (£16) | £25 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €368 (£310) | £418 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£77) | £129 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£74) | £69 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£79) | £99 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (£90) | £52 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 (£19,559) | £17,412 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (£1.23) | £1.52 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£32) | £67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (£8) | £18 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.87) | £2.31 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £5.75 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (£43) | £94 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (£4.32) | £2.46 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (£3.34) | £1.57 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (£2.73) | £4.18 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (£1.23) | £2.17 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (£2.22) | £1.68 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£12) | £13 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£42) | £83 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£42) | £72 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (£1.62) | £3.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (£2.55) | £4.42 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 (£498) | £502 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (£46) | £50 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (£4.34) | £11 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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