- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.85 (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.33 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (3.97 lei) | 4.71 lei | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (10 lei) | 5.24 lei | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.55 (21 lei) | 14 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (7 lei) | 3.87 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.72 (3.34 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (3.46 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (28 lei) | 28 lei | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.40 (7 lei) | 5.40 lei | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (4.09 lei) | 2.16 lei | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 57% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €776 (3,622 lei) | 2,586 lei | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €592 (2,762 lei) | 1,672 lei | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (754 lei) | 411 lei | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €612 (2,856 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (2,036 lei) | 1,086 lei | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (491 lei) | 266 lei | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (67 lei) | 35 lei | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (1,968 lei) | 1,496 lei | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (426 lei) | 358 lei | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (29 lei) | 36 lei | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.42 (25 lei) | 25 lei | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 4% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (340 lei) | 268 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (152 lei) | 158 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (325 lei) | 331 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (389 lei) | 374 lei | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,673 (77,809 lei) | 80,567 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (6 lei) | 5.61 lei | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (132 lei) | 65 lei | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (29 lei) | 29 lei | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (134 lei) | 115 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.67 (26 lei) | 20 lei | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (8 lei) | 5.66 lei | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (32 lei) | 29 lei | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (85 lei) | 78 lei | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (67 lei) | 46 lei | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (236 lei) | 147 lei | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 (145 lei) | 131 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.34 (25 lei) | 21 lei | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.24 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.47 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €483 (2,256 lei) | 2,444 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.37 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (146 lei) | 185 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (17 lei) | 17 lei | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RON
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,479 prices entered by 579 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 24% more expensive than in Romania
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