Cost of living in United States compared to Slovakia
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 67% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.50 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (€3.47) | €3.08 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €0.70 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (€2.45) | €1.76 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (€3.39) | €2.12 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.21) | €3.94 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (€2.69) | €1.54 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (€1.36) | €0.90 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (€2.59) | €0.64 | + 304% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.64) | €1.25 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (€1.65) | €0.66 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in United States is 90% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,223 (€1,831) | €833 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,564 (€1,288) | €652 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (€144) | €147 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,566 (€1,290) | €622 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,125 (€927) | €435 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (€89) | €98 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €14 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (€225) | €288 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (€104) | €83 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €9 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €65 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€71) | €90 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (€90) | €116 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 43% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,497 (€19,356) | €18,461 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (€0.55) | €1.25 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (€63) | €27 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 61% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.74 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €6.00 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€92) | €25 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.57) | €3.67 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€2.84) | €4.16 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (€4.18) | €3.83 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€2.98) | €0.92 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.50) | €1.72 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €17 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 76% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €23 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $213 (€175) | €50 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (€66) | €42 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €5.50 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (€4.09) | €2.05 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (€4.79) | €1.40 | + 242% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $403 (€332) | €338 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.37) | €0.09 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€42) | €37 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.80 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 64% more expensive than in Slovakia
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