Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 12% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 4% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (73 zł) | 50 zł | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (33 zł) | 33 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (6 zł) | 4.95 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (4.64 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (5.54 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (40 zł) | 47 zł | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (5.53 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 25% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 (5,741 zł) | 8,111 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 (4,212 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (1,059 zł) | 1,049 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (3,617 zł) | 5,014 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 (2,772 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (815 zł) | 554 zł | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (82 zł) | 94 zł | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €368 (1,574 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (391 zł) | 630 zł | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (31 zł) | 58 zł | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (39 zł) | 73 zł | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 12% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (377 zł) | 416 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (159 zł) | 181 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (404 zł) | 406 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (456 zł) | 666 zł | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 (99,443 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (163 zł) | 136 zł | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 19% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (43 zł) | 41 zł | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (218 zł) | 269 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (17 zł) | 21 zł | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (6 zł) | 15 zł | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (69 zł) | 78 zł | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 20% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (142 zł) | 115 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (59 zł) | 64 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (214 zł) | 388 zł | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (213 zł) | 188 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 36 zł | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 (2,531 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.27 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (233 zł) | 209 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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