Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Poland
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (45 zł) | 43 zł | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (31 zł) | 30 zł | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (5.49 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (7 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (4.55 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (4.87 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (33 zł) | 33 zł | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 (2.10 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 45% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 (4,021 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (2,950 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (727 zł) | 889 zł | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 (3,076 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (2,485 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (601 zł) | 459 zł | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (56 zł) | 56 zł | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (1,723 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (727 zł) | 679 zł | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (43 zł) | 44 zł | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (53 zł) | 46 zł | + 15% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is 65% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (350 zł) | 301 zł | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (345 zł) | 151 zł | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (431 zł) | 338 zł | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (345 zł) | 387 zł | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (76,510 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (157 zł) | 111 zł | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (36 zł) | 28 zł | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (13 zł) | 22 zł | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (215 zł) | 187 zł | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (56 zł) | 54 zł | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (105 zł) | 104 zł | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (79 zł) | 56 zł | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 232 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (200 zł) | 186 zł | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (1,262 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.43 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (129 zł) | 151 zł | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is about the same as in Poland
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