Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨3,053) | ₨802 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨2,279) | ₨1,160 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (₨1,319) | ₨585 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (₨458) | ₨227 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (₨1,286) | ₨309 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (₨1,296) | ₨158 | + 718% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨2,349) | ₨977 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (₨606) | ₨266 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (₨592) | ₨103 | + 476% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨391) | ₨630 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨3,132) | ₨2,642 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (₨650) | ₨249 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (₨376) | ₨146 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (₨403,043) | ₨93,306 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (₨274,718) | ₨55,839 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (₨117,190) | ₨20,080 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (₨240,180) | ₨79,128 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (₨178,637) | ₨39,248 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (₨37,005) | ₨16,807 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨4,325) | ₨2,605 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (₨152,621) | ₨61,383 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (₨106,835) | ₨29,384 | + 264% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (₨3,593) | ₨1,214 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨3,052) | ₨2,976 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (₨19,864) | ₨4,498 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨10,689) | ₨9,724 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨29,764) | ₨12,486 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (₨32,295) | ₨13,517 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (₨9,157,283) | ₨2,800,000 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (₨481) | ₨272 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (₨4,124) | ₨3,752 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨2,562) | ₨230 | + 1016% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (₨916) | ₨838 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨15,262) | ₨3,307 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (₨1,679) | ₨1,222 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨1,145) | ₨649 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (₨887) | ₨557 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (₨403) | ₨396 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (₨1,221) | ₨217 | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨5,082) | ₨495 | + 927% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 27% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨10,212) | ₨3,859 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨6,432) | ₨1,827 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (₨7,631) | ₨6,844 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (₨27,716) | ₨8,435 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,988) | ₨2,877 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (₨1,081) | ₨566 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (₨709) | ₨836 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (₨89,461) | ₨149,999 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨31) | ₨255 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₨9,157) | ₨5,305 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨2,925) | ₨637 | + 359% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,048 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan
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