Cost of living in Ljubljana, Slovenia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.44) | £6 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (£3.59) | £3.36 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (£0.93) | £1.01 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.48 (£2.15) | £2.86 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (£1.91) | £1.28 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.41) | £5.47 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.94 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (£0.89) | £0.85 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (£0.99) | £1.71 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.65) | £8 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (£1.57) | £1.78 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (£0.58) | £0.90 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 (£994) | £1,801 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (£735) | £1,197 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €253 (£219) | £138 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (£576) | £981 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €560 (£484) | £609 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (£125) | £131 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£19) | £17 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | €415 (£359) | £331 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£69) | £66 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.73 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£7) | £11 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 5% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (£59) | £81 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £29 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£77) | £67 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (£97) | £63 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 31% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,192 (£16,604) | £17,216 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (£0.95) | £1.21 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£30) | £52 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.90 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£9) | £7 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (£45) | £80 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (£3.84) | £3.07 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (£2.90) | £1.41 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (£2.43) | £3.30 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (£1.02) | £1.51 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (£2.69) | £1.20 | + 124% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 25% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (£24) | £32 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £23 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (£50) | £89 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£40) | £51 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.76) | £7 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.76 (£1.52) | £3.62 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.87 (£2.49) | £4.40 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €548 (£474) | £401 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.07) | £0.17 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£39) | £27 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.26 (£3.68) | £9 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,800 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,467 (€5,163) in Ljubljana.
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