Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Slovakia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €19 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 | €5.97 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 | €1.37 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 | €4.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.46 | €2.81 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 | €2.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 | €1.98 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 | €2.09 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €10 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 | €3.18 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 | €1.29 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Slovakia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,392 | €2,082 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 | €1,650 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 | €272 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 | €1,479 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 | €1,151 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 | €175 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 | €39 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 | €382 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 | €168 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €18 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Slovakia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €102 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €107 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 | €152 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Slovakia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 | €34,961 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 | €2.03 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 | €91 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 24% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Slovakia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €2.55 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 | €14 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 | €53 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 | €5.67 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 | €4.23 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 | €4.31 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 | €1.98 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 | €2.67 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €32 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Slovakia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €55 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €30 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 | €243 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 | €64 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 | €14 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €4.44 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.41 | €7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 | €513 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 | €51 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 | €12 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 11, 2025.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands
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