Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Poland
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 50% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovenia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (57 zł) | 34 zł | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (5.57 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (8 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (7 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (6 zł) | 4.08 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (55 zł) | 29 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (7 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovenia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 (4,862 zł) | 5,837 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (4,011 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (1,182 zł) | 684 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €893 (4,218 zł) | 3,214 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (2,378 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €274 (1,292 zł) | 490 zł | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (91 zł) | 55 zł | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (1,967 zł) | 1,557 zł | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (416 zł) | 435 zł | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (40 zł) | 45 zł | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (57 zł) | 29 zł | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovenia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (397 zł) | 338 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (173 zł) | 141 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (457 zł) | 339 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (606 zł) | 388 zł | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 27% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovenia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (122,819 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (177 zł) | 115 zł | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 44% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovenia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (74 zł) | 17 zł | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (38 zł) | 48 zł | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (254 zł) | 169 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (5.69 zł) | 5.90 zł | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (87 zł) | 51 zł | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 37% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovenia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (142 zł) | 84 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (61 zł) | 58 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (237 zł) | 183 zł | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (283 zł) | 176 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (63 zł) | 23 zł | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (2,685 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.30 zł) | 0.32 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (285 zł) | 139 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 31% more expensive than in Poland
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