Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Slovakia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (5,151 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,414 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (1,985 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (363 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.25 (1,613 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (3,316 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (2,970 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.19 (590 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (575 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (419 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (2,638 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (1,084 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (600 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 2% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Slovakia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €927 (459,112 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (314,744 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (99,104 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (413,902 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (248,210 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (33,382 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (5,484 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | €344 (170,360 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (83,683 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (9,221 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (6,108 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 307% | |
Clothes | + 192% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Slovakia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (40,261 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 376% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (39,642 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 222% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (49,552 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (39,642 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Slovakia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (9,910,441 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (843 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 203% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (16,341 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Slovakia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (4,159 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 987% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (2,374 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (24,776 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (1,207 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (1,865 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 123% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (1,441 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (721 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (1,031 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (10,457 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 518% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Slovakia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (13,431 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (11,278 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (80,074 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 807% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (22,975 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,520 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (1,085 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (991 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (145,229 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (54 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 128% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (14,866 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (2,350 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 353% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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