- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.81 (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.42 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.17 (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (3.68 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.24 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (9 lei) | 5.17 lei | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.85 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (6 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (3.88 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (3.31 lei) | 3.28 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.55 (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.34 (6 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (3.47 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 56% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €802 (3,771 lei) | 2,647 lei | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €552 (2,595 lei) | 1,691 lei | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (778 lei) | 410 lei | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €605 (2,844 lei) | 1,635 lei | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (2,059 lei) | 1,117 lei | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (450 lei) | 268 lei | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (65 lei) | 37 lei | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (1,808 lei) | 1,510 lei | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (370 lei) | 363 lei | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (34 lei) | 35 lei | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 (27 lei) | 22 lei | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (334 lei) | 280 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (128 lei) | 156 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (342 lei) | 337 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (400 lei) | 381 lei | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,213 (80,939 lei) | 83,613 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (6 lei) | 5.65 lei | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (129 lei) | 65 lei | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (26 lei) | 28 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (129 lei) | 116 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (9 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (28 lei) | 29 lei | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (86 lei) | 79 lei | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (68 lei) | 48 lei | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (131 lei) | 144 lei | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (168 lei) | 135 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (32 lei) | 20 lei | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.49 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (2,126 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.43 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (141 lei) | 188 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (18 lei) | 17 lei | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,657 prices entered by 540 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 21% more expensive than in Romania
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