Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Saudi Arabia
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is 15% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Slovakia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 43 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 33 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 20 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (﷼ 5.21) | ﷼ 5.64 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 28 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 7 | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 21 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (﷼ 4.32) | ﷼ 5.33 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (﷼ 4.62) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 12 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 (﷼ 1.99) | ﷼ 2.68 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 20% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Slovakia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 (﷼ 3,816) | ﷼ 3,853 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (﷼ 2,800) | ﷼ 2,769 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (﷼ 690) | ﷼ 553 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 (﷼ 2,919) | ﷼ 4,945 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (﷼ 2,358) | ﷼ 1,772 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (﷼ 571) | ﷼ 278 | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 228 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (﷼ 1,635) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (﷼ 690) | ﷼ 425 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 32 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (﷼ 50) | ﷼ 50 | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is about the same as in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Slovakia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (﷼ 332) | ﷼ 263 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (﷼ 327) | ﷼ 343 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (﷼ 409) | ﷼ 309 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (﷼ 327) | ﷼ 560 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 15% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Slovakia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (﷼ 72,609) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 319% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 202% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (﷼ 149) | ﷼ 280 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is 37% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Slovakia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 6 | + 434% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 82 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (﷼ 204) | ﷼ 299 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 24 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 20 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (﷼ 5.95) | ﷼ 11 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 25 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 49 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 32% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Slovakia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (﷼ 99) | ﷼ 49 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (﷼ 75) | ﷼ 79 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 439 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (﷼ 190) | ﷼ 306 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 12 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (﷼ 1,198) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (﷼ 0.41) | ﷼ 0.38 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (﷼ 123) | ﷼ 437 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 24 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 423 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 19% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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