Cost of living in Slovakia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (79元) | 46元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 40元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (30元) | 16元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (5.55元) | 18元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (25元) | 19元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (51元) | 11元 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (45元) | 63元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.19 (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (9元) | 6元 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (40元) | 118元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (17元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (7,548元) | 15,059元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (4,811元) | 9,006元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (1,515元) | 421元 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (6,326元) | 7,547元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (3,794元) | 4,347元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (510元) | 262元 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (84元) | 115元 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (2,604元) | 1,086元 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (1,279元) | 589元 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (141元) | 39元 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (93元) | 51元 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (615元) | 529元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (606元) | 248元 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (757元) | 626元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (606元) | 828元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (151,472元) | 161,247元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (13元) | 9元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (250元) | 204元 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (64元) | 39元 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (36元) | 27元 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (379元) | 391元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (18元) | 53元 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (29元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (160元) | 74元 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (205元) | 265元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (172元) | 110元 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (1,224元) | 1,294元 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (351元) | 348元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (54元) | 79元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (17元) | 29元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (15元) | 18元 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (2,220元) | 3,321元 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.83元) | 0.20元 | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (227元) | 410元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (36元) | 24元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,417 prices entered by 160 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 6% more expensive than in China
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