Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 25% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 21% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bratislava | Sheffield | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.18) | £4.94 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (£2.63) | £2.98 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (£0.67) | £0.73 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.93 (£1.64) | £1.91 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (£1.81) | £1.54 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.73 (£3.16) | £3.66 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (£1.04) | £1.55 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (£0.81) | £0.70 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (£0.66) | £1.56 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.77 (£4.89) | £6 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.36 (£1.15) | £2.00 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (£0.59) | £0.65 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 16% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bratislava | Sheffield | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €946 (£801) | £935 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €697 (£591) | £579 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (£116) | £109 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €661 (£560) | £600 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €482 (£408) | £454 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (£72) | £73 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (£9) | £19 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (£271) | £264 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (£66) | £73 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (£60) | £78 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £24 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£67) | £62 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (£74) | £60 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 42% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (£15,278) | £21,326 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (£1.39) | £1.44 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£22) | £52 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (£9) | £16 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 22% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bratislava | Sheffield | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.41) | £2.82 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (£4.52) | £8 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (£27) | £63 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (£2.87) | £3.02 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.58) | £1.82 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (£2.71) | £4.00 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (£1.06) | £1.55 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (£1.73) | £1.85 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £11 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 21% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bratislava | Sheffield | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£19) | £22 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £18 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (£72) | £53 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£39) | £45 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.42) | £7 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (£2.02) | £2.95 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (£1.60) | £4.41 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (£368) | £395 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.09) | £0.13 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (£28) | £23 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (£4.39) | £10 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
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