Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Sweden
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Slovakia is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (118 kr) | 141 kr | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (82 kr) | 101 kr | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (40 kr) | 67 kr | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 (35 kr) | 44 kr | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (40 kr) | 42 kr | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 (60 kr) | 55 kr | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (17 kr) | 33 kr | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (13 kr) | 20 kr | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (86 kr) | 118 kr | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (22 kr) | 24 kr | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 (5.50 kr) | 18 kr | - 69% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 (10,539 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (7,733 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (1,906 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 (8,061 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (6,512 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (1,576 kr) | 410 kr | + 285% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (146 kr) | 324 kr | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (4,515 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (1,906 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (113 kr) | 109 kr | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (139 kr) | 288 kr | - 52% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Slovakia is 41% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (917 kr) | 879 kr | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (903 kr) | 453 kr | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (1,129 kr) | 1,017 kr | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (903 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (200,531 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (411 kr) | 917 kr | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Slovakia is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (95 kr) | 56 kr | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (34 kr) | 259 kr | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (564 kr) | 277 kr | + 104% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (27 kr) | 40 kr | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (42 kr) | 36 kr | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (33 kr) | 36 kr | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (16 kr) | 41 kr | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (23 kr) | 20 kr | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (147 kr) | 316 kr | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Slovakia is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (275 kr) | 488 kr | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (208 kr) | 317 kr | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 944 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (523 kr) | 904 kr | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (80 kr) | 147 kr | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (25 kr) | 44 kr | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 (25 kr) | 72 kr | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (3,308 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1.13 kr) | 8 kr | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (339 kr) | 439 kr | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (53 kr) | 70 kr | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 38% cheaper than in Sweden
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