Cost of living in Slovenia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.74 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$2.11 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (NZ$4.63) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (NZ$4.45) | NZ$6 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (NZ$2.72) | NZ$3.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$3.13 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (NZ$2.01) | NZ$4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.88 (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (NZ$3.22) | NZ$3.22 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.52 (NZ$0.93) | NZ$1.95 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,265 (NZ$2,250) | NZ$2,762 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €838 (NZ$1,490) | NZ$2,206 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (NZ$420) | NZ$264 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €688 (NZ$1,223) | NZ$2,118 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €520 (NZ$925) | NZ$1,776 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (NZ$237) | NZ$172 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (NZ$37) | NZ$70 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €493 (NZ$877) | NZ$605 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (NZ$137) | NZ$233 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$27 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (NZ$122) | NZ$112 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (NZ$57) | NZ$71 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (NZ$168) | NZ$172 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (NZ$248) | NZ$223 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,228 (NZ$35,971) | NZ$34,515 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (NZ$2.20) | NZ$2.14 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (NZ$63) | NZ$162 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 16% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (NZ$17) | NZ$13 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$7 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (NZ$94) | NZ$53 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (NZ$4.48) | NZ$5.94 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (NZ$2.89) | NZ$3.54 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (NZ$5.40) | NZ$4.36 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (NZ$29) | NZ$34 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (NZ$56) | NZ$58 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$23) | NZ$37 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (NZ$136) | NZ$224 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (NZ$103) | NZ$111 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (NZ$2.96) | NZ$5.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.90 (NZ$5.16) | NZ$10 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (NZ$1,011) | NZ$752 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (NZ$0.11) | NZ$0.74 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (NZ$78) | NZ$71 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.22 (NZ$7) | NZ$33 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 28% cheaper than in New Zealand
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