Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (48 lei) | 48 lei | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (36 lei) | 31 lei | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.94 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (5.96 lei) | 8 lei | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (32 lei) | 21 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (8 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (5.25 lei) | 3.74 lei | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (4.80 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (40 lei) | 35 lei | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 (3.20 lei) | 3.34 lei | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 85% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,425 (7,078 lei) | 3,575 lei | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (3,402 lei) | 2,424 lei | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €454 (2,253 lei) | 590 lei | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €794 (3,944 lei) | 2,522 lei | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (2,980 lei) | 1,697 lei | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (693 lei) | 409 lei | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (64 lei) | 40 lei | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (1,986 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (839 lei) | 643 lei | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (50 lei) | 59 lei | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (61 lei) | 41 lei | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (403 lei) | 344 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (199 lei) | 142 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (497 lei) | 377 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (497 lei) | 372 lei | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (88,218 lei) | 105,711 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (143 lei) | 90 lei | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (42 lei) | 28 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (15 lei) | 22 lei | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (248 lei) | 273 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (27 lei) | 23 lei | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (19 lei) | 23 lei | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (14 lei) | 28 lei | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (10 lei) | 18 lei | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (65 lei) | 44 lei | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (137 lei) | 109 lei | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (105 lei) | 60 lei | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (124 lei) | 311 lei | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (397 lei) | 233 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (30 lei) | 32 lei | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (15 lei) | 16 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.41 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (1,455 lei) | 3,811 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.50 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (149 lei) | 228 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (56 lei) | 26 lei | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 29% more expensive than in Romania
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