Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Slovakia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (10 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.94 (4.16 B/.) | 3.56 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (1.27 B/.) | 1.78 B/. | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (3.08 B/.) | 2.71 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (3.70 B/.) | 2.36 B/. | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (1.60 B/.) | 1.97 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (1.12 B/.) | 2.79 B/. | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (1.02 B/.) | 1.26 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (1.88 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 (0.68 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 6% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Slovakia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,425 (1,507 B/.) | 1,400 B/. | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (724 B/.) | 951 B/. | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €454 (480 B/.) | 114 B/. | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €794 (840 B/.) | 933 B/. | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (634 B/.) | 651 B/. | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (148 B/.) | 92 B/. | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (14 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (423 B/.) | 300 B/. | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (179 B/.) | 113 B/. | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (11 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (13 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Slovakia | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (86 B/.) | 64 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (42 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (106 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (106 B/.) | 175 B/. | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Slovakia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (18,783 B/.) | 26,529 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (1.65 B/.) | 1.00 B/. | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (30 B/.) | 26 B/. | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Slovakia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (3.17 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (53 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (5.82 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (3.97 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (3.07 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (1.54 B/.) | 3.25 B/. | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (2.20 B/.) | 3.70 B/. | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (14 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 38% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Slovakia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (29 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (22 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (26 B/.) | 30 B/. | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (85 B/.) | 81 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (6 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (3.17 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.41 (2.54 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (310 B/.) | 400 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.11 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (32 B/.) | 64 B/. | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 377 prices entered by 74 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 12% cheaper than in Panama
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