Cost of living in Slovakia compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$25 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$14) | NZ$16 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$2.49 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.21 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$5.00 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$4.05 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$7 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (NZ$19) | NZ$19 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$4.72 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$2.94 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (NZ$2,431) | NZ$3,887 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (NZ$1,657) | NZ$3,199 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (NZ$707) | NZ$217 | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (NZ$1,449) | NZ$2,526 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (NZ$1,078) | NZ$2,121 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (NZ$223) | NZ$155 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (NZ$26) | NZ$86 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (NZ$921) | NZ$679 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (NZ$644) | NZ$194 | + 232% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$35 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (NZ$120) | NZ$133 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (NZ$64) | NZ$91 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (NZ$180) | NZ$198 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (NZ$195) | NZ$212 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (NZ$55,239) | NZ$45,858 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (NZ$2.90) | NZ$2.77 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (NZ$25) | NZ$186 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is 5% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$15 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (NZ$5.52) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (NZ$92) | NZ$59 | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (NZ$5.35) | NZ$10 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (NZ$2.43) | NZ$3.17 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.81 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (NZ$31) | NZ$36 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (NZ$62) | NZ$73 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (NZ$39) | NZ$42 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (NZ$46) | NZ$255 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (NZ$167) | NZ$131 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.92 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$12 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (NZ$540) | NZ$1,174 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (NZ$0.18) | NZ$0.51 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (NZ$55) | NZ$66 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (NZ$21) | NZ$40 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 650 prices entered by 79 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand
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