Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨1,577) | ₨477 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.66 (₨1,082) | ₨617 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (₨550) | ₨253 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (₨150) | ₨111 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (₨344) | ₨146 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (₨364) | ₨85 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.93 (₨751) | ₨736 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (₨287) | ₨147 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 (₨171) | ₨52 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.73 (₨140) | ₨285 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,241) | ₨1,607 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.39 (₨266) | ₨133 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (₨134) | ₨80 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €856 (₨163,469) | ₨65,208 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €676 (₨129,163) | ₨40,675 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (₨26,960) | ₨11,662 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €608 (₨116,244) | ₨44,902 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €443 (₨84,608) | ₨32,659 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (₨14,288) | ₨8,932 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨2,160) | ₨2,572 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €297 (₨56,777) | ₨44,098 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨15,298) | ₨23,617 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨2,157) | ₨667 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,345) | ₨516 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (₨11,906) | ₨3,054 | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨6,696) | ₨5,408 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨15,837) | ₨8,399 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (₨18,494) | ₨5,912 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,260 (₨3,488,752) | ₨2,463,580 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (₨232) | ₨107 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (₨5,207) | ₨2,108 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,604) | ₨260 | + 517% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (₨915) | ₨616 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨4,777) | ₨1,831 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (₨633) | ₨463 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (₨719) | ₨350 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (₨556) | ₨441 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.07 (₨204) | ₨189 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 (₨278) | ₨169 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨3,200) | ₨480 | + 567% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (₨4,532) | ₨1,849 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨2,730) | ₨1,458 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (₨10,478) | ₨2,679 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (₨8,392) | ₨3,680 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (₨1,142) | ₨850 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.23 (₨426) | ₨437 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.61 (₨307) | ₨435 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (₨55,998) | ₨58,894 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨19) | ₨39 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨6,034) | ₨4,106 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.83 (₨924) | ₨267 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,136 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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