- Cost of Living
- United States
- Slovakia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 69% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €5.90 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €5.32 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (€3.93) | €2.80 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €0.85 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (€2.76) | €2.49 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (€3.42) | €2.24 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.34) | €4.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.90) | €1.46 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (€1.39) | €0.74 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (€2.70) | €0.72 | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.92 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.65) | €1.42 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.83) | €0.88 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in United States is 106% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (€1,739) | €804 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (€1,335) | €583 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€151) | €166 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (€1,341) | €615 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (€958) | €437 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€105) | €105 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €13 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (€288) | €422 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€103) | €100 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €5.12 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€41) | €73 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€38) | €33 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €71 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€98) | €83 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 58% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,132 (€18,949) | €16,673 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.64) | €1.33 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€73) | €28 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 86% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €6 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (€97) | €29 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.87) | €5.67 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (€2.98) | €3.10 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.35) | €3.16 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (€2.93) | €1.77 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.58) | €2.06 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €7 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 83% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €20 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €14 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€144) | €51 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€67) | €33 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €4.93 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (€4.16) | €2.31 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (€4.98) | €1.42 | + 252% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€367) | €483 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (€0.27) | €0.08 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €32 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.76 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 75% more expensive than in Slovakia
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