Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is 14% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (52 lei) | 49 lei | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (36 lei) | 30 lei | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (6 lei) | 8 lei | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 (26 lei) | 23 lei | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (8 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (5.26 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (5.63 lei) | 4.78 lei | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (38 lei) | 35 lei | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 (2.43 lei) | 3.14 lei | - 23% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 46% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 (4,645 lei) | 3,678 lei | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (3,409 lei) | 2,402 lei | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (840 lei) | 752 lei | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 (3,553 lei) | 2,223 lei | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (2,871 lei) | 1,443 lei | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (695 lei) | 424 lei | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (64 lei) | 38 lei | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (1,990 lei) | 1,546 lei | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (840 lei) | 609 lei | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (50 lei) | 46 lei | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (61 lei) | 35 lei | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is 86% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (404 lei) | 251 lei | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (398 lei) | 176 lei | + 126% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (498 lei) | 341 lei | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (398 lei) | 382 lei | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 35% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (88,393 lei) | 92,766 lei | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (181 lei) | 96 lei | + 89% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (42 lei) | 36 lei | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (15 lei) | 30 lei | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (249 lei) | 240 lei | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (12 lei) | 25 lei | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (14 lei) | 25 lei | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (10 lei) | 18 lei | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (65 lei) | 45 lei | + 44% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (121 lei) | 110 lei | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (92 lei) | 58 lei | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 148 lei | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (231 lei) | 225 lei | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (35 lei) | 32 lei | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (1,458 lei) | 3,666 lei | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.50 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (149 lei) | 183 lei | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 24% more expensive than in Romania
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