- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 26% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.82 (27 lei) | 29 lei | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.23 (24 lei) | 19 lei | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (4.00 lei) | 4.65 lei | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.54 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (12 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (21 lei) | 14 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (7 lei) | 4.03 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (2.96 lei) | 2.17 lei | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (3.45 lei) | 3.24 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (26 lei) | 27 lei | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.31 (6 lei) | 5.42 lei | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (4.03 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 61% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €825 (3,844 lei) | 2,587 lei | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €602 (2,805 lei) | 1,673 lei | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (810 lei) | 395 lei | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €572 (2,663 lei) | 1,527 lei | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €421 (1,960 lei) | 1,016 lei | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (503 lei) | 265 lei | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (51 lei) | 35 lei | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €441 (2,053 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (467 lei) | 334 lei | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (42 lei) | 34 lei | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.12 (24 lei) | 23 lei | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (331 lei) | 255 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (168 lei) | 143 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (314 lei) | 316 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (396 lei) | 359 lei | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 26% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,008 (74,552 lei) | 82,016 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (6 lei) | 5.27 lei | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (129 lei) | 66 lei | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (29 lei) | 27 lei | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (134 lei) | 109 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.59 (21 lei) | 18 lei | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (17 lei) | 14 lei | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (8 lei) | 5.41 lei | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (111 lei) | 74 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (64 lei) | 46 lei | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (193 lei) | 137 lei | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (176 lei) | 132 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.91 (23 lei) | 20 lei | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.46 (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €496 (2,308 lei) | 2,529 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.10 lei) | 0.83 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (149 lei) | 196 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (18 lei) | 17 lei | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 30% more expensive than in Romania
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