- Cost of Living
- United States
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 68% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €5.92 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €5.29 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.95) | €2.86 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €0.88 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (€2.76) | €2.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (€3.45) | €2.38 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.39) | €4.31 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (€2.93) | €1.55 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (€1.42) | €0.66 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (€2.60) | €0.71 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.74 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.66) | €1.39 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.85) | €0.82 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in United States is 104% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,025 (€1,738) | €842 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (€1,339) | €590 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (€151) | €169 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (€1,345) | €611 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (€950) | €436 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€103) | €105 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €11 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (€290) | €441 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€104) | €100 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €5.12 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €72 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€38) | €39 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €71 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€99) | €87 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 60% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,085 (€18,956) | €16,008 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.63) | €1.32 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€74) | €28 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 78% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.63 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €6 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€95) | €29 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.76) | €4.59 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (€3.05) | €3.66 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.36) | €3.63 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (€2.93) | €1.63 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.59) | €2.43 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €7 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 74% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €23 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €14 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€145) | €51 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €34 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €4.91 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (€4.13) | €2.14 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (€4.94) | €1.45 | + 240% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€368) | €486 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (€0.24) | €0.09 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €32 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.81 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 72% more expensive than in Slovakia
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