Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 41% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM53) | RM22 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (RM32) | RM16 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (RM21) | RM8 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (RM5.21) | RM6 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.68 (RM13) | RM8 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RM32) | RM29 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (RM8) | RM8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (RM4.72) | RM3.49 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (RM5.55) | RM11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RM30) | RM85 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (RM9) | RM3.74 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.66 (RM3.26) | RM3.76 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 76% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,143 (RM5,623) | RM3,257 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €826 (RM4,063) | RM1,816 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (RM938) | RM266 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €645 (RM3,171) | RM2,233 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €539 (RM2,653) | RM1,273 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (RM637) | RM194 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (RM97) | RM91 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (RM2,213) | RM1,465 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €66 (RM322) | RM486 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM34) | RM20 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RM53) | RM30 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (RM296) | RM241 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (RM163) | RM154 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RM443) | RM266 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (RM624) | RM308 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,601 (RM106,232) | RM156,239 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.11 (RM5.47) | RM2.04 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (RM172) | RM91 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (RM47) | RM15 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RM39) | RM16 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (RM238) | RM67 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (RM25) | RM21 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (RM17) | RM13 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (RM12) | RM16 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (RM8) | RM5.12 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (RM15) | RM9 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (RM80) | RM40 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 40% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (RM191) | RM82 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (RM64) | RM36 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (RM332) | RM258 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (RM308) | RM196 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (RM37) | RM29 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (RM9) | RM15 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.81 (RM14) | RM20 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (RM2,796) | RM1,920 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (RM0.31) | RM0.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (RM220) | RM156 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.28 (RM21) | RM17 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 47% more expensive than in Malaysia
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