Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 ($3.85) | $2.90 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.39) | $1.07 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 ($3.38) | $2.43 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 ($3.82) | $1.14 | + 234% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 ($5.79) | $3.76 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 ($1.65) | $1.96 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 ($1.15) | $1.37 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 ($1.23) | $1.75 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $12 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 ($2.10) | $2.05 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 ($0.53) | $1.09 | - 51% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 42% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 ($1,017) | $857 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 ($747) | $451 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 ($184) | $56 | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 ($778) | $518 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 ($629) | $302 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 ($152) | $52 | + 195% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 ($14) | $24 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 ($436) | $365 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 ($184) | $151 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $9 | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($89) | $59 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 ($87) | $38 | + 130% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($109) | $110 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($87) | $107 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 ($19,361) | $19,815 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 ($1.76) | $0.90 | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($40) | $23 | + 76% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $5.73 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 ($3.27) | $13 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($54) | $42 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 ($2.65) | $5.51 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.10) | $3.76 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.17) | $7 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 ($1.59) | $2.45 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 ($2.27) | $2.07 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 ($27) | $20 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $12 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $53 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 ($51) | $44 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 ($2.39) | $4.12 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 ($2.40) | $2.42 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 ($319) | $847 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.22 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($33) | $48 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 ($5.10) | $5.09 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador
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