Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 10% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €18 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 | €3.86 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 | €1.05 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 | €3.22 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 | €2.15 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 | €2.43 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 | €1.69 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 | €1.13 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €8 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 | €1.97 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 | €0.91 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 19% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 | €1,870 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 | €1,287 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 | €105 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 | €1,295 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 | €891 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 | €75 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €28 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €368 | €314 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €101 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €12 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 22% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €74 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €29 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 | €81 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 | €90 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 | €29,231 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 | €1.60 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €31 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 | €20 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €8 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 | €56 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 | €3.64 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 | €3.44 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 | €3.72 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 | €2.07 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 | €2.55 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €18 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 28% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €40 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €19 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €51 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €56 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €13 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 | €3.62 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 | €5.33 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 | €499 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.26 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 | €61 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 | €5.65 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,528 prices entered by 201 different people.
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