- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Prešov, Slovakia compared to Alicante, Spain
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Prešov (Slovakia) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.25 | €8 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.47 | €7 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 | €2.90 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €0.95 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.95 | €1.43 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 | €1.80 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 | €6 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 | €1.45 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 | €0.89 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 | €0.64 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 | €3.00 | + 75% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 | €1.60 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.56 | €0.87 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Prešov (Slovakia) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €643 | €700 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €433 | €475 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 | €84 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €393 | €450 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 | €310 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 | €102 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 | €37 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | €903 | €326 | + 177% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 | €90 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 | €5.61 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.87 | €9 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Prešov (Slovakia) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €65 | €92 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 | €26 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €75 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 | €84 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Prešov (Slovakia) is 10% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 | €1.19 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 | €32 | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Prešov (Slovakia) is 6% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €5.41 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 | €39 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 | €2.52 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 | €2.77 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €1.75 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 | €1.71 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €5.33 | €12 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Prešov (Slovakia) is 33% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 | €26 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €6.00 | €16 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €15 | €92 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 | €30 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.67 | €7 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 | €1.58 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.21 | €4.57 | - 74% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 | €41 | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 | €5.00 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Prešov (Slovakia) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,592
in Prešov.
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