- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.81 (45元) | 50元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.42 (42元) | 34元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.17 (25元) | 15元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.24 (17元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.85 (30元) | 57元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (11元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (6元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (5.44元) | 5.62元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.55 (43元) | 115元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.34 (10元) | 7元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (5.71元) | 12元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €802 (6,197元) | 9,312元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €552 (4,264元) | 4,326元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (1,279元) | 438元 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €605 (4,674元) | 5,527元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (3,384元) | 3,447元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (739元) | 302元 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (107元) | 83元 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (2,970元) | 2,087元 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (608元) | 714元 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56元) | 36元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 (44元) | 38元 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (549元) | 556元 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (210元) | 260元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (562元) | 624元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (657元) | 694元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,213 (133,002元) | 143,509元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (11元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (212元) | 156元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (42元) | 26元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (43元) | 31元 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (212元) | 493元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (37元) | 29元 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 36元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (14元) | 9元 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (46元) | 57元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (142元) | 149元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (112元) | 86元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (216元) | 777元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (276元) | 375元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (52元) | 58元 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (16元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.49 (11元) | 33元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (3,494元) | 3,255元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.70元) | 1.03元 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (232元) | 309元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (29元) | 20元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,889 prices entered by 606 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 5% cheaper than in China
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