Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 23% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 21% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 | €3.83 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 | €1.04 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 | €2.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 | €2.25 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.94 | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 | €2.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 | €1.54 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 | €1.12 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 | €1.98 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.57 | €1.09 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 35% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,036 | €1,875 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €742 | €1,225 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 | €125 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 | €1,221 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €532 | €844 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 | €73 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 | €27 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 | €287 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €95 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 | €10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 9% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €73 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €29 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 | €84 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 | €86 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 14% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,179 | €28,498 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 | €1.66 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 | €34 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 | €13 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 22% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 | €4.78 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 | €60 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 | €3.86 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 | €3.31 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 | €3.21 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 | €2.17 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 | €2.45 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €25 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 28% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 | €39 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €19 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €49 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 | €54 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €14 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 | €3.06 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.18 | €4.36 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 | €553 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.19 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 | €51 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 | €5.48 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,835 prices entered by 210 different people.
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