Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 40% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RM50) | RM24 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (RM37) | RM19 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (RM22) | RM10 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (RM8) | RM8 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (RM21) | RM13 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (RM21) | RM8 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (RM39) | RM27 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (RM10) | RM16 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (RM10) | RM8 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (RM6) | RM13 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (RM51) | RM83 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (RM11) | RM6 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (RM6) | RM4.42 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (RM6,613) | RM3,640 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (RM4,508) | RM2,301 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (RM1,923) | RM332 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (RM3,941) | RM2,175 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (RM2,931) | RM1,382 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (RM607) | RM168 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (RM71) | RM105 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (RM2,504) | RM1,622 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (RM1,753) | RM418 | + 319% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (RM59) | RM27 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RM50) | RM36 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 31% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (RM326) | RM246 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (RM175) | RM150 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (RM488) | RM338 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (RM530) | RM319 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 30% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (RM150,252) | RM153,476 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (RM8) | RM2.44 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (RM68) | RM55 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 44% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RM42) | RM16 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (RM15) | RM34 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (RM250) | RM92 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (RM28) | RM26 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (RM19) | RM14 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (RM15) | RM15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (RM7) | RM8 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (RM20) | RM14 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (RM83) | RM35 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (RM168) | RM113 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RM106) | RM38 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (RM125) | RM360 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (RM455) | RM194 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (RM33) | RM38 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (RM18) | RM14 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (RM12) | RM23 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (RM1,468) | RM2,135 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (RM0.50) | RM0.50 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (RM150) | RM199 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (RM48) | RM18 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia
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