Cost of living in Maribor, Slovenia vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Maribor (Slovenia) is 30% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.00 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 ($4.48) | $4.38 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 ($1.07) | $1.04 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.07 ($2.51) | $3.13 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 ($2.48) | $3.28 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 ($6) | $5.24 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 ($1.51) | $3.10 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 ($0.68) | $1.07 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.19) | $3.23 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.35 ($1.64) | $1.98 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 ($0.87) | $2.08 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Maribor (Slovenia) is 54% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €531 ($646) | $2,036 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €388 ($472) | $1,507 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 ($246) | $185 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €341 ($415) | $1,512 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €271 ($330) | $1,164 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 ($172) | $132 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($35) | $67 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | €366 ($445) | $402 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($119) | $100 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.99 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Maribor (Slovenia) is 34% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($101) | $45 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($36) | $34 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($101) | $79 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($108) | $97 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Maribor (Slovenia) is 32% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,977 ($26,739) | $22,280 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.54) | $0.64 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($35) | $83 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 ($13) | $32 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Maribor (Slovenia) is 40% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($17) | $22 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 ($40) | $101 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 ($4.70) | $15 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 ($3.89) | $3.49 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 ($3.50) | $7 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.08 ($1.31) | $5.32 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 ($2.46) | $2.27 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Maribor (Slovenia) is 21% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 ($26) | $52 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($14) | $27 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 ($68) | $168 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($51) | $65 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.39 ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.73 ($2.10) | $4.12 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 ($2.99) | $5.24 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €505 ($615) | $430 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.17) | $0.10 | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 ($39) | $33 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.01 ($4.88) | $9 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maribor (Slovenia) is 37% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,500 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $4,122 (€3,388) in Maribor.
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