- Cost of Living
- United States
- Slovakia
- Burlington
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burlington, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burlington (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €5.19 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €4.72 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.89 (€3.47) | €2.81 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (€0.85) | €0.71 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (€3.03) | €2.08 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (€8) | €1.64 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.70) | €4.69 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (€2.73) | €1.12 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.92 (€3.50) | €1.52 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.63) | €0.69 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €3.40 | + 294% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (€1.79) | €1.20 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.41 (€3.05) | €0.35 | + 779% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Burlington (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (€1,876) | €558 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,700 (€1,518) | €374 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $109 (€98) | €142 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,125 (€1,005) | €373 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $858 (€767) | €280 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $55 (€49) | €69 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (€54) | €13 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (€313) | €389 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€89) | €79 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €5.82 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Burlington (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€35) | €55 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (€30) | €26 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (€62) | €63 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (€75) | €81 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Burlington (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (€20,544) | €20,154 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (€0.56) | €1.18 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€45) | €19 | + 137% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Burlington (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.06 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (€3.30) | €3.50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.56 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (€1.56) | €1.76 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€15) | €7 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Burlington (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€42) | €15 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€20) | €13 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (€160) | €23 | + 608% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€54) | €26 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €3.77 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (€3.68) | €1.65 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (€3.57) | €1.13 | + 217% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €267 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€46) | €27 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €3.37 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Burlington (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,278
($3,669)
in Burlington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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