Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 14% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (246 Kč) | 246 Kč | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (178 Kč) | 198 Kč | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (94 Kč) | 115 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (33 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (100 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 (85 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (161 Kč) | 155 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (37 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (32 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (26 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (170 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (47 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (18 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 30% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,170 (28,858 Kč) | 40,010 Kč | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €821 (20,242 Kč) | 30,464 Kč | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (4,214 Kč) | 5,676 Kč | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €742 (18,308 Kč) | 26,964 Kč | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €583 (14,375 Kč) | 20,030 Kč | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (2,393 Kč) | 3,792 Kč | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (280 Kč) | 462 Kč | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 (7,893 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (1,908 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (304 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (219 Kč) | 277 Kč | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (1,579 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (871 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (2,317 Kč) | 2,224 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (2,366 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,179 (473,070 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (38 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (951 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (255 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 25% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (157 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (140 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (788 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (96 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (79 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (79 Kč) | 103 Kč | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (33 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (60 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (451 Kč) | 490 Kč | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 18% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (700 Kč) | 663 Kč | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (473 Kč) | 471 Kč | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (1,243 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,449 Kč) | 1,088 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (159 Kč) | 177 Kč | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (65 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (52 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (10,718 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.37 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (819 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (130 Kč) | 155 Kč | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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