Cost of living in Slovakia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$21 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$15 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (NZ$2.01) | NZ$2.35 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 (NZ$5.13) | NZ$11 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.69 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.91 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.38 (NZ$2.42) | NZ$4.63 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (NZ$2.18) | NZ$3.93 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (NZ$2.29) | NZ$4.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (NZ$3.51) | NZ$4.12 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.48 (NZ$0.84) | NZ$2.22 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (NZ$1,637) | NZ$4,003 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (NZ$1,204) | NZ$3,108 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (NZ$302) | NZ$210 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €658 (NZ$1,156) | NZ$2,937 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (NZ$1,014) | NZ$2,038 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (NZ$195) | NZ$150 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (NZ$23) | NZ$79 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (NZ$703) | NZ$565 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (NZ$297) | NZ$255 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$33 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 16% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (NZ$143) | NZ$131 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (NZ$141) | NZ$109 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (NZ$176) | NZ$168 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (NZ$141) | NZ$206 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (NZ$31,231) | NZ$45,013 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (NZ$2.81) | NZ$2.74 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (NZ$64) | NZ$114 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$14 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (NZ$5.27) | NZ$5.00 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (NZ$88) | NZ$63 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (NZ$4.28) | NZ$7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.69 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (NZ$5.11) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (NZ$2.56) | NZ$3.39 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (NZ$3.66) | NZ$4.49 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (NZ$37) | NZ$39 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovakia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (NZ$43) | NZ$82 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (NZ$32) | NZ$41 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (NZ$82) | NZ$122 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (NZ$3.85) | NZ$5.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 (NZ$3.87) | NZ$11 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (NZ$515) | NZ$1,189 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (NZ$0.18) | NZ$0.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (NZ$53) | NZ$68 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (NZ$8) | NZ$39 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 896 prices entered by 121 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand
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