Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 26% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 37% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (6,988 Ft) | 4,128 Ft | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,143 Ft) | 2,686 Ft | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (1,966 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (595 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (1,384 Ft) | 1,300 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (980 Ft) | 1,129 Ft | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,689 Ft) | 2,321 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (792 Ft) | 670 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (442 Ft) | 442 Ft | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (528 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (3,773 Ft) | 2,656 Ft | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (848 Ft) | 759 Ft | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (528 Ft) | 302 Ft | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 32% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 (547,688 Ft) | 458,917 Ft | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 (401,817 Ft) | 317,947 Ft | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (101,064 Ft) | 47,059 Ft | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (345,073 Ft) | 250,129 Ft | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 (264,500 Ft) | 205,642 Ft | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (77,768 Ft) | 32,601 Ft | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (7,781 Ft) | 6,823 Ft | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €368 (150,145 Ft) | 130,168 Ft | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (37,340 Ft) | 34,989 Ft | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,975 Ft) | 4,888 Ft | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,675 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 33% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (35,967 Ft) | 23,355 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (15,178 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (38,528 Ft) | 28,278 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (43,460 Ft) | 40,766 Ft | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 26% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 (9,487,568 Ft) | 9,392,060 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (595 Ft) | 626 Ft | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (15,542 Ft) | 9,186 Ft | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (4,123 Ft) | 4,377 Ft | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 11% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,845 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (4,123 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (20,811 Ft) | 18,761 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (2,097 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (1,619 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (1,325 Ft) | 1,298 Ft | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (596 Ft) | 836 Ft | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (1,079 Ft) | 1,052 Ft | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (6,613 Ft) | 6,019 Ft | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (13,559 Ft) | 11,875 Ft | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (5,585 Ft) | 5,420 Ft | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (20,406 Ft) | 19,211 Ft | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (20,286 Ft) | 15,944 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,244 Ft) | 2,120 Ft | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (783 Ft) | 1,285 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (1,235 Ft) | 956 Ft | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 (241,507 Ft) | 255,805 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (26 Ft) | 29 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (22,277 Ft) | 21,291 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (2,104 Ft) | 2,197 Ft | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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