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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 69% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €6 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.76 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (€3.87) | €3.62 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.79) | €0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (€2.76) | €2.72 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.05 (€3.64) | €2.37 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.67) | €3.71 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€3.04) | €1.14 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.53) | €0.88 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (€3.01) | €0.81 | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €5.66 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.73) | €1.26 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (€1.89) | €0.81 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in United States is 88% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,160 (€1,942) | €1,016 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (€1,402) | €740 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (€162) | €170 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,538 (€1,383) | €625 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,093 (€983) | €487 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€108) | €120 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €14 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $304 (€273) | €349 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€108) | €73 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €9 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€43) | €80 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€77) | €69 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€100) | €102 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 61% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,813 (€20,515) | €17,446 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.68) | €1.30 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€71) | €27 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 85% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €4.81 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €5.62 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€98) | €27 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.80) | €4.00 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.41 (€3.06) | €2.95 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (€4.30) | €3.52 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.11) | €1.65 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (€1.62) | €2.13 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€19) | €10 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 67% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€40) | €21 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€22) | €15 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (€188) | €50 | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€67) | €39 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (€4.36) | €2.30 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (€5.15) | €1.66 | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $410 (€368) | €436 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.16) | €0.08 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€47) | €34 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.69 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in United States is 68% more expensive than in Slovakia
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