Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (руб 526) | руб 407 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.97 (руб 460) | руб 265 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (руб 270) | руб 147 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (руб 67) | руб 67 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (руб 202) | руб 88 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (руб 200) | руб 147 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.21 (руб 324) | руб 324 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.29 (руб 100) | руб 98 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.91 (руб 70) | руб 34 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (руб 68) | руб 64 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 (руб 435) | руб 591 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (руб 96) | руб 102 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (руб 57) | руб 32 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €936 (руб 72,076) | руб 71,169 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (руб 54,362) | руб 39,385 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (руб 11,796) | руб 6,163 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €655 (руб 50,409) | руб 40,158 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €495 (руб 38,120) | руб 24,350 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (руб 8,853) | руб 4,247 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (руб 858) | руб 417 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (руб 26,075) | руб 26,540 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (руб 7,288) | руб 6,255 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 753) | руб 462 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 718) | руб 628 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (руб 5,943) | руб 5,495 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (руб 2,965) | руб 2,544 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (руб 6,411) | руб 5,941 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (руб 7,789) | руб 6,606 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,339 (руб 1,334,518) | руб 1,358,270 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (руб 100) | руб 46 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (руб 2,069) | руб 1,874 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.95 (руб 304) | руб 449 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (руб 462) | руб 578 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 1,924) | руб 1,374 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (руб 308) | руб 313 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (руб 227) | руб 167 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (руб 222) | руб 227 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (руб 91) | руб 82 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (руб 139) | руб 99 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (руб 1,021) | руб 570 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (руб 1,508) | руб 1,511 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,309) | руб 597 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (руб 3,848) | руб 5,681 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (руб 3,149) | руб 3,689 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (руб 563) | руб 394 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (руб 193) | руб 200 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.95 (руб 150) | руб 215 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €338 (руб 26,015) | руб 31,375 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (руб 6.00) | руб 2.24 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (руб 3,274) | руб 3,654 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (руб 371) | руб 155 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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