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- Burlington, Vermont
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Cost of living in Burlington, Vermont, United States compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €5.19 | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.72) | €4.72 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.89 (€3.18) | €2.81 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (€0.78) | €0.71 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.39 (€2.77) | €2.08 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (€7) | €1.64 | + 354% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.22) | €4.69 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (€2.50) | €1.12 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.92 (€3.20) | €1.52 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.50) | €0.69 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €3.40 | + 260% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (€1.63) | €1.20 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.41 (€2.79) | €0.35 | + 704% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,100 (€1,716) | €558 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,700 (€1,389) | €374 | + 271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $109 (€89) | €142 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,125 (€919) | €373 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $858 (€701) | €300 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $55 (€45) | €69 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (€49) | €13 | + 286% | |
40” flat screen TV | $250 (€204) | €389 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€79) | €79 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.82 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€16) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€32) | €55 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (€28) | €26 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (€56) | €63 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (€68) | €81 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (€18,796) | €20,154 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (€0.51) | €1.18 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€41) | €19 | + 117% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.99) | €5.06 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (€163) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.50 (€4.49) | €3.45 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.46) | €3.50 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.90 (€4.82) | €4.01 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (€2.18) | €1.56 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (€1.40) | €1.76 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€14) | €7 | + 106% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €15 | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €13 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $117 (€96) | €23 | + 325% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€49) | €26 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€9) | €3.77 | + 150% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (€3.37) | €1.65 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (€3.27) | €1.13 | + 190% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€349) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€42) | €27 | + 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €3.37 | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burlington, Vermont (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,187
($3,900)
in Burlington, Vermont
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Žilina.
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