Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 ($4.91) | $3.04 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.71) | $1.10 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 ($4.79) | $2.32 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 ($4.83) | $1.55 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $5.20 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 ($2.26) | $1.70 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 ($2.20) | $1.32 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 ($1.46) | $1.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $12 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 ($2.42) | $2.11 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.40) | $1.10 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 106% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 ($1,502) | $742 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 ($1,024) | $449 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 ($437) | $49 | + 787% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 ($895) | $498 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 ($666) | $310 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 ($138) | $41 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 ($16) | $21 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($569) | $405 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 ($398) | $125 | + 219% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $6 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 ($74) | $66 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($40) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($111) | $106 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 ($120) | $85 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 6% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 ($34,117) | $22,194 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 ($1.79) | $1.09 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 ($15) | $26 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $5.74 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 ($3.41) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($57) | $44 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 ($6) | $5.27 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.26) | $4.75 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.31) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.50) | $2.13 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 ($4.55) | $1.82 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($19) | $14 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $22 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($24) | $13 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($28) | $47 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 ($103) | $49 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 ($4.03) | $3.81 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 ($2.64) | $2.53 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 ($333) | $598 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.30 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($34) | $43 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $6 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador
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