- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (61 kr) | 109 kr | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (55 kr) | 76 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (29 kr) | 53 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (26 kr) | 35 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (23 kr) | 31 kr | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.70 (49 kr) | 52 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.74 (8 kr) | 10 kr | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (7 kr) | 17 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.92 (61 kr) | 99 kr | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.42 (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €804 (8,320 kr) | 17,417 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €583 (6,033 kr) | 11,916 kr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (1,722 kr) | 1,124 kr | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €615 (6,363 kr) | 11,222 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €437 (4,525 kr) | 8,228 kr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (1,091 kr) | 678 kr | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 (132 kr) | 236 kr | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (4,364 kr) | 3,975 kr | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (1,038 kr) | 1,337 kr | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (71 kr) | 75 kr | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.12 (53 kr) | 280 kr | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (754 kr) | 934 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (341 kr) | 363 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (734 kr) | 936 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (862 kr) | 1,357 kr | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,673 (172,521 kr) | 204,869 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (294 kr) | 838 kr | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (63 kr) | 52 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (64 kr) | 94 kr | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (297 kr) | 259 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.67 (59 kr) | 37 kr | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (32 kr) | 40 kr | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (33 kr) | 30 kr | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (18 kr) | 22 kr | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (21 kr) | 21 kr | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (71 kr) | 301 kr | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (202 kr) | 408 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (144 kr) | 258 kr | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (523 kr) | 847 kr | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (340 kr) | 752 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.93 (51 kr) | 130 kr | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (24 kr) | 39 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.42 (15 kr) | 61 kr | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €483 (5,002 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.83 kr) | 0.92 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (331 kr) | 415 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.76 (39 kr) | 63 kr | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 41% cheaper than in Sweden
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