- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.95 (руб 448) | руб 357 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.56 (руб 419) | руб 284 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 (руб 219) | руб 134 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (руб 64) | руб 64 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 (руб 183) | руб 81 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (руб 166) | руб 146 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.29 (руб 323) | руб 309 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (руб 109) | руб 94 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (руб 58) | руб 35 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.71 (руб 53) | руб 62 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (руб 476) | руб 530 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.38 (руб 104) | руб 94 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (руб 63) | руб 32 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €776 (руб 58,471) | руб 74,401 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €548 (руб 41,277) | руб 39,896 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (руб 12,772) | руб 6,144 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €562 (руб 42,332) | руб 37,069 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €418 (руб 31,516) | руб 24,805 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (руб 7,949) | руб 3,895 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (руб 1,045) | руб 482 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (руб 28,960) | руб 26,462 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (руб 5,930) | руб 5,863 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 546) | руб 384 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 (руб 426) | руб 523 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (руб 5,358) | руб 5,275 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (руб 2,222) | руб 3,110 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (руб 5,268) | руб 5,592 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (руб 6,405) | руб 7,318 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,960 (руб 1,353,078) | руб 1,174,690 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (руб 102) | руб 43 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (руб 2,085) | руб 1,678 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (руб 414) | руб 318 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (руб 424) | руб 498 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (руб 2,067) | руб 1,232 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (руб 358) | руб 232 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (руб 244) | руб 159 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (руб 272) | руб 205 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (руб 137) | руб 70 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (руб 147) | руб 103 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (руб 452) | руб 529 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (руб 1,365) | руб 1,635 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (руб 1,080) | руб 669 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (руб 2,916) | руб 4,972 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 (руб 2,322) | руб 3,313 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.58 (руб 420) | руб 371 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (руб 174) | руб 176 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.52 (руб 115) | руб 227 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (руб 34,070) | руб 31,742 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (руб 7) | руб 4.78 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (руб 2,344) | руб 3,075 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (руб 281) | руб 137 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,138 prices entered by 975 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 16% more expensive than in Russia
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