- 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 | €5.95 (28 lei) | 29 lei | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.26 (24 lei) | 18 lei | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (4.16 lei) | 4.60 lei | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (12 lei) | 5.15 lei | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (22 lei) | 13 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (7 lei) | 3.92 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (2.96 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (3.64 lei) | 3.18 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 (25 lei) | 26 lei | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.35 (6 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (3.75 lei) | 2.39 lei | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (3,821 lei) | 2,603 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €575 (2,681 lei) | 1,643 lei | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (807 lei) | 395 lei | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €568 (2,648 lei) | 1,500 lei | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €421 (1,961 lei) | 1,017 lei | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (519 lei) | 256 lei | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (52 lei) | 35 lei | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €461 (2,148 lei) | 1,513 lei | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (467 lei) | 326 lei | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (42 lei) | 33 lei | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.12 (24 lei) | 28 lei | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (331 lei) | 258 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (168 lei) | 142 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (315 lei) | 327 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (385 lei) | 357 lei | + 8% | |
| 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 (74,584 lei) | 82,016 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (6 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (129 lei) | 65 lei | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (26 lei) | 27 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (29 lei) | 25 lei | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (134 lei) | 108 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.59 (21 lei) | 19 lei | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (8 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (111 lei) | 73 lei | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (64 lei) | 46 lei | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (193 lei) | 141 lei | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (176 lei) | 136 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.91 (23 lei) | 21 lei | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.46 (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (2,423 lei) | 2,601 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.10 lei) | 0.88 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (149 lei) | 192 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.74 (17 lei) | 17 lei | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.659
RON
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 30% more expensive than in Romania
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