Cost of living in Bratislava, Slovakia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 13% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 | €9 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.87 | €5.45 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 | €3.75 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 | €1.23 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.39 | €3.25 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 | €1.35 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.89 | €4.12 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 | €1.36 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 | €0.68 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 | €1.14 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €8 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.30 | €2.02 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 | €0.90 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 51% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €937 | €426 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 | €302 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 | €122 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €662 | €316 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €489 | €245 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 | €94 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 | €21 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €326 | €351 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €71 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €5.67 | + 20% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 12% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €83 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €40 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 | €70 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 | €71 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,031 | €23,202 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 | €1.57 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €39 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 4% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €3.23 | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.20 | €5.59 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 | €32 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 | €3.88 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 | €3.80 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 | €3.50 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 | €1.53 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 | €1.83 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €11 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 | €22 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €38 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 | €46 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 | €3.40 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.71 | €3.22 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 | €792 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.24 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 | €38 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.84 | €4.08 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 6% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,222 in Bratislava.
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