- Cost of Living
- United States
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 81% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €5.81 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.42 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (€3.94) | €3.17 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €0.78 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.78) | €2.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (€3.47) | €1.99 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.47) | €3.85 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (€2.90) | €1.37 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.40) | €0.82 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.61 (€3.14) | €0.70 | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.55 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.67) | €1.34 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.86) | €0.74 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in United States is 111% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (€1,786) | €802 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,577 (€1,375) | €552 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€154) | €166 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,589 (€1,386) | €605 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,132 (€987) | €438 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€104) | €96 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €14 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $329 (€287) | €384 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€105) | €79 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €5.65 | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€41) | €71 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €27 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €73 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€100) | €85 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,438 (€19,562) | €17,213 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.68) | €1.36 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€74) | €27 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 81% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.50 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €5.62 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€97) | €27 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.93) | €4.75 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€3.02) | €3.25 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (€4.48) | €3.60 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.02) | €1.82 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.63) | €1.96 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €6 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 94% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €18 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €14 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (€152) | €28 | + 445% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €36 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (€4.27) | €2.12 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.94 (€5.18) | €1.49 | + 249% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (€367) | €452 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.32) | €0.09 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €30 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.73 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 82% more expensive than in Slovakia
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