Cost of living in Slovakia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (61元) | 43元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 (42元) | 37元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.99 (21元) | 17元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (4.76元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.86 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (12元) | 9元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.48 (32元) | 48元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (7元) | 6元 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (5.43元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.02 (36元) | 97元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.45 (10元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (3.63元) | 13元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,012 (7,182元) | 13,898元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €591 (4,195元) | 8,379元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (680元) | 462元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,155 (8,199元) | 6,525元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €599 (4,250元) | 4,376元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (559元) | 516元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (79元) | 140元 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (2,440元) | 1,829元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (1,199元) | 546元 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (70元) | 50元 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (94元) | 66元 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (577元) | 511元 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (568元) | 288元 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (710元) | 654元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (568元) | 844元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (173,575元) | 148,501元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (207元) | 206元 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (60元) | 28元 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (34元) | 27元 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (355元) | 386元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (17元) | 30元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (27元) | 19元 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (21元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (9元) | 21元 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (15元) | 16元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (129元) | 82元 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (161元) | 260元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (130元) | 122元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (1,147元) | 417元 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (317元) | 319元 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (41元) | 90元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (16元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (14元) | 19元 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (2,080元) | 2,968元 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.78元) | 0.24元 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (213元) | 410元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (41元) | 38元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 9% cheaper than in China
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