Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₨1,123) | ₨599 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.88 (₨983) | ₨644 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (₨614) | ₨248 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (₨155) | ₨109 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (₨471) | ₨122 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (₨459) | ₨115 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.74 (₨626) | ₨480 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (₨194) | ₨180 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (₨158) | ₨46 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (₨137) | ₨359 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (₨947) | ₨2,714 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.23 (₨206) | ₨125 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (₨136) | ₨57 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €985 (₨164,719) | ₨55,449 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (₨116,954) | ₨35,477 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (₨27,214) | ₨9,348 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €651 (₨108,875) | ₨45,679 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (₨83,590) | ₨30,170 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (₨20,603) | ₨7,326 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨2,306) | ₨2,452 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €311 (₨51,978) | ₨38,344 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨15,536) | ₨12,184 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,514) | ₨584 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,433) | ₨791 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨13,301) | ₨2,077 | + 540% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,904) | ₨3,550 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (₨11,547) | ₨6,584 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (₨17,096) | ₨5,548 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,446 (₨2,916,436) | ₨1,949,500 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨224) | ₨110 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (₨4,538) | ₨1,927 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.81 (₨805) | ₨311 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (₨940) | ₨401 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (₨4,586) | ₨1,486 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (₨669) | ₨514 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (₨493) | ₨301 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨588) | ₨305 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (₨213) | ₨190 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (₨356) | ₨126 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,943) | ₨388 | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨3,431) | ₨1,486 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨2,438) | ₨1,191 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨8,342) | ₨3,767 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (₨6,560) | ₨3,552 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,256) | ₨885 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (₨385) | ₨327 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.66 (₨278) | ₨397 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 (₨72,825) | ₨55,804 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨14) | ₨4.62 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨5,675) | ₨4,010 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (₨610) | ₨216 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,302 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan
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