- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Slovakia
- Apia
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Apia, Samoa compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Apia (Samoa) is 67% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (€4.85) | €5.19 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (€7) | €4.72 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (€3.23) | €2.81 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (€1.07) | €0.71 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Tala (€3.88) | €2.08 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (€4.31) | €1.64 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (€4.04) | €4.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (€3.23) | €1.12 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (€1.62) | €1.52 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (€2.04) | €0.69 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (€9) | €3.40 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (€2.43) | €1.20 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (€0.68) | €0.35 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Apia (Samoa) is 17% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,775 Tala (€898) | €558 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (€420) | €374 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (€194) | €142 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €373 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €300 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €13 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (€485) | €389 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.82 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (€2.43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Apia (Samoa) is 121% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €55 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (€97) | €26 | + 278% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €81 | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Apia (Samoa) is 8% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,000 Tala (€19,406) | €20,154 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (€0.83) | €1.18 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €19 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Apia (Samoa) is 1% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.06 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (€12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (€1.94) | €1.56 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (€1.29) | €1.76 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (€4.85) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Apia (Samoa) is 20% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (€19) | €15 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (€49) | €26 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (€4.85) | €3.77 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (€2.91) | €1.65 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (€2.94) | €1.13 | + 161% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €27 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €3.37 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Apia (Samoa) is 25% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,008
(6,208 Tala)
in Apia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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