Cost of living in Slovakia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (79元) | 40元 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (59元) | 36元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (34元) | 15元 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (33元) | 17元 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (33元) | 11元 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (61元) | 50元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (15元) | 6元 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (10元) | 6元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (81元) | 94元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (17元) | 9元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (10,411元) | 14,276元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (7,096元) | 6,833元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (3,027元) | 449元 | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (6,204元) | 6,729元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (4,614元) | 3,858元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (956元) | 296元 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (112元) | 100元 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,942元) | 1,460元 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (2,760元) | 553元 | + 399% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (93元) | 43元 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79元) | 57元 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (513元) | 418元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (276元) | 296元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (769元) | 570元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (834元) | 705元 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (236,545元) | 148,726元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (12元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (107元) | 233元 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (66元) | 51元 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (24元) | 84元 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (394元) | 114元 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (43元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (30元) | 57元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (23元) | 25元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (32元) | 13元 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (131元) | 85元 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Slovakia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (264元) | 203元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (166元) | 109元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (197元) | 703元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (716元) | 320元 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (51元) | 81元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (28元) | 28元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (18元) | 15元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (2,311元) | 3,924元 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.79元) | 0.34元 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (237元) | 414元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (76元) | 26元 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 18% more expensive than in China
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