Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (43 lei) | 36 lei | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 (29 lei) | 22 lei | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.99 (15 lei) | 17 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (3.32 lei) | 5.33 lei | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.86 (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.48 (22 lei) | 17 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (5.72 lei) | 4.37 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (5.19 lei) | 3.07 lei | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (3.78 lei) | 3.41 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.02 (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.45 (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (2.53 lei) | 3.08 lei | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 87% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,012 (5,003 lei) | 3,054 lei | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €591 (2,922 lei) | 1,972 lei | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (474 lei) | 493 lei | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,155 (5,711 lei) | 1,869 lei | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €599 (2,961 lei) | 1,199 lei | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (389 lei) | 307 lei | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (55 lei) | 36 lei | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (1,700 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (835 lei) | 384 lei | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (49 lei) | 42 lei | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (66 lei) | 32 lei | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 92% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (402 lei) | 279 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (396 lei) | 161 lei | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (494 lei) | 303 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (396 lei) | 345 lei | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 44% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (120,915 lei) | 75,546 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (144 lei) | 81 lei | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 14% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (41 lei) | 30 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (24 lei) | 38 lei | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (247 lei) | 156 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (12 lei) | 20 lei | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (14 lei) | 18 lei | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (90 lei) | 40 lei | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (112 lei) | 107 lei | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (91 lei) | 49 lei | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (799 lei) | 131 lei | + 511% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (220 lei) | 168 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (28 lei) | 25 lei | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (1,449 lei) | 3,908 lei | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.54 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (148 lei) | 215 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (22 lei) | 22 lei | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 36% more expensive than in Romania
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