- Cost of Living
- United States
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 78% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €5.85 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.33 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (€4.06) | €2.74 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €0.85 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.82) | €2.49 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.58) | €2.07 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.60) | €4.55 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (€2.96) | €1.44 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.42) | €0.72 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (€2.98) | €0.74 | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.71) | €1.40 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.89) | €0.88 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in United States is 113% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,038 (€1,809) | €776 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,572 (€1,394) | €592 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€157) | €161 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (€1,396) | €612 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,125 (€998) | €436 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€109) | €105 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €14 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€297) | €422 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€105) | €91 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €5.42 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €73 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€40) | €33 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€76) | €70 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€102) | €83 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 64% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,270 (€19,759) | €16,673 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.35 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€76) | €28 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 91% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €6 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€99) | €29 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €5.67 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.11) | €3.10 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.51) | €3.17 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€3.06) | €1.77 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.65) | €2.06 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €7 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 95% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €18 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €14 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (€153) | €51 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €31 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €5.34 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (€4.31) | €2.24 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (€5.21) | €1.47 | + 254% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€379) | €483 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.08 | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€47) | €31 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.73 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,310 prices entered by 13,736 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 83% more expensive than in Slovakia
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