Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨3,179) | ₨851 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨2,107) | ₨952 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨1,225) | ₨348 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (₨224) | ₨168 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (₨996) | ₨282 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (₨2,047) | ₨250 | + 720% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (₨1,833) | ₨1,139 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.19 (₨364) | ₨290 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (₨355) | ₨122 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (₨259) | ₨549 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (₨1,628) | ₨2,784 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (₨669) | ₨289 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (₨370) | ₨191 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €927 (₨283,394) | ₨115,670 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (₨194,281) | ₨70,950 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (₨61,174) | ₨25,995 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (₨255,488) | ₨59,502 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (₨153,212) | ₨50,821 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (₨20,606) | ₨20,152 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨3,385) | ₨2,097 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (₨105,158) | ₨71,636 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (₨51,655) | ₨23,262 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (₨5,692) | ₨1,718 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨3,770) | ₨1,977 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 290% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 290% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨24,852) | ₨3,426 | + 625% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (₨24,470) | ₨6,254 | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨30,587) | ₨13,199 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨24,470) | ₨8,569 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (₨6,117,389) | ₨4,456,060 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (₨521) | ₨270 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (₨10,087) | ₨4,626 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨2,567) | ₨1,015 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (₨1,465) | ₨1,391 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨15,293) | ₨3,667 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (₨745) | ₨521 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (₨1,151) | ₨922 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (₨889) | ₨736 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (₨445) | ₨249 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (₨636) | ₨242 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₨6,455) | ₨860 | + 651% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Slovakia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨8,290) | ₨3,545 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨6,962) | ₨2,089 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (₨49,427) | ₨2,959 | + 1571% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₨14,182) | ₨7,109 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨2,173) | ₨880 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (₨670) | ₨669 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨612) | ₨1,106 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (₨89,645) | ₨119,622 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (₨33) | ₨3.79 | + 780% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₨9,176) | ₨3,764 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (₨1,451) | ₨415 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,816 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan
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