- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (28 lei) | 30 lei | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (3.96 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (10 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.70 (22 lei) | 14 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (7 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.74 (3.44 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (3.37 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.92 (28 lei) | 27 lei | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.42 (7 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (4.12 lei) | 2.15 lei | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 62% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €804 (3,749 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €583 (2,719 lei) | 1,675 lei | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (776 lei) | 407 lei | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €615 (2,867 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €437 (2,039 lei) | 1,045 lei | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (492 lei) | 262 lei | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 (60 lei) | 34 lei | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (1,966 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (468 lei) | 343 lei | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (32 lei) | 35 lei | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.12 (24 lei) | 24 lei | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 10% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (340 lei) | 260 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (154 lei) | 147 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (331 lei) | 325 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (389 lei) | 373 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 (77,735 lei) | 80,769 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (6 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (132 lei) | 66 lei | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 14% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (28 lei) | 28 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (134 lei) | 113 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.67 (26 lei) | 19 lei | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (8 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 4% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (91 lei) | 76 lei | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (65 lei) | 46 lei | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (236 lei) | 135 lei | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (153 lei) | 129 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.93 (23 lei) | 21 lei | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.42 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €483 (2,254 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.37 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (149 lei) | 175 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.76 (18 lei) | 17 lei | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.662
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,572 prices entered by 617 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 27% more expensive than in Romania
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