Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 17% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 11% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$22 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (C$2.24) | C$3.44 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (C$5.22) | C$4.86 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (C$3.70) | C$5.49 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (C$2.99) | C$4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (C$1.67) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (C$1.99) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (C$3.20) | C$3.02 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (C$1.99) | C$2.98 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 32% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 (C$2,065) | C$2,658 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 (C$1,515) | C$2,431 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (C$381) | C$258 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (C$1,301) | C$2,234 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 (C$997) | C$1,872 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (C$293) | C$170 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$29) | C$63 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €368 (C$566) | C$589 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$141) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$33 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 14% more expensive than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$136) | C$97 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$57) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$145) | C$137 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (C$164) | C$136 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 (C$35,772) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.24) | C$1.74 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$59) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 5% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (C$78) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (C$4.99) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (C$2.25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (C$4.07) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$31 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 26% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$51) | C$64 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$77) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$76) | C$101 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (C$2.95) | C$5.83 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (C$4.66) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 (C$911) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (C$0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$84) | C$102 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (C$8) | C$41 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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