Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (kr 164) | kr 226 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr 76) | kr 122 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (kr 52) | kr 68 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (kr 43) | kr 58 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (kr 25) | kr 42 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (kr 78) | kr 55 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (kr 19) | kr 30 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (kr 15) | kr 33 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (kr 168) | kr 169 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (kr 21) | kr 37 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (kr 14) | kr 29 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (kr 11,738) | kr 21,662 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 (kr 10,229) | kr 15,755 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 (kr 2,962) | kr 2,348 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 (kr 10,752) | kr 12,140 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 (kr 6,918) | kr 9,733 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 (kr 2,481) | kr 1,015 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (kr 215) | kr 554 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (kr 4,666) | kr 3,457 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (kr 987) | kr 3,478 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr 94) | kr 86 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr 135) | kr 453 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Slovenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (kr 942) | kr 835 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (kr 410) | kr 463 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (kr 1,121) | kr 966 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (kr 1,438) | kr 1,132 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (kr 291,395) | kr 407,109 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (kr 420) | kr 849 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 6% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (kr 176) | kr 71 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr 90) | kr 116 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (kr 603) | kr 646 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (kr 72) | kr 45 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (kr 41) | kr 41 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (kr 28) | kr 38 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (kr 13) | kr 26 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (kr 25) | kr 23 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (kr 205) | kr 455 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 41% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (kr 269) | kr 890 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (kr 146) | kr 301 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (kr 563) | kr 1,389 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr 448) | kr 980 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr 90) | kr 153 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (kr 25) | kr 46 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (kr 30) | kr 96 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (kr 6,371) | kr 5,951 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (kr 0.71) | kr 1.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (kr 676) | kr 408 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (kr 50) | kr 139 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 544 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 33% cheaper than in Norway
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