Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 5% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$27) | C$23 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (C$2.29) | C$3.59 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (C$5.34) | C$4.03 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (C$3.78) | C$5.14 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (C$3.05) | C$4.04 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (C$1.71) | C$2.64 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (C$2.04) | C$3.58 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$15) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (C$3.27) | C$2.61 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (C$2.04) | C$1.67 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 5% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 (C$2,111) | C$2,271 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 (C$1,549) | C$1,690 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (C$390) | C$203 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (C$1,330) | C$1,381 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 (C$1,020) | C$1,054 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (C$300) | C$155 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$30) | C$57 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €368 (C$579) | C$344 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$144) | C$121 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 79% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$139) | C$54 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$59) | C$40 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$149) | C$102 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (C$168) | C$106 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 17% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 (C$36,570) | C$24,467 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.29) | C$1.60 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$60) | C$92 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (C$16) | C$29 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 9% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$16) | C$14 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$80) | C$74 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (C$6) | C$5.28 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (C$5.11) | C$4.87 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (C$2.30) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (C$4.16) | C$2.71 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$22 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 10% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$52) | C$47 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$22) | C$28 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$79) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$78) | C$89 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (C$3.02) | C$4.79 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (C$4.76) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 (C$931) | C$569 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (C$0.10) | C$0.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$86) | C$39 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 62 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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