- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 41% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.66 (59 kr) | 113 kr | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.45 (57 kr) | 76 kr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (32 kr) | 53 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (8 kr) | 12 kr | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 (23 kr) | 34 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (21 kr) | 31 kr | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.85 (40 kr) | 49 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (14 kr) | 26 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (9 kr) | 11 kr | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (7 kr) | 17 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.55 (58 kr) | 98 kr | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.34 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (8 kr) | 19 kr | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €834 (8,730 kr) | 18,667 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €579 (6,060 kr) | 12,825 kr | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (1,764 kr) | 1,259 kr | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €644 (6,742 kr) | 12,011 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €448 (4,692 kr) | 8,727 kr | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (1,001 kr) | 764 kr | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (145 kr) | 214 kr | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (4,025 kr) | 3,994 kr | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (824 kr) | 1,236 kr | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (76 kr) | 83 kr | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 (59 kr) | 320 kr | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (745 kr) | 954 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (288 kr) | 372 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (735 kr) | 943 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (855 kr) | 1,359 kr | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,703 (185,358 kr) | 203,746 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (284 kr) | 845 kr | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (58 kr) | 52 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (59 kr) | 93 kr | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (287 kr) | 233 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (50 kr) | 37 kr | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (34 kr) | 42 kr | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (40 kr) | 31 kr | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (19 kr) | 23 kr | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (20 kr) | 22 kr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (63 kr) | 307 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (196 kr) | 437 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (147 kr) | 256 kr | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (373 kr) | 1,040 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (384 kr) | 760 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (75 kr) | 129 kr | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 (23 kr) | 38 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.50 (16 kr) | 61 kr | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (4,735 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.95 kr) | 0.95 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (329 kr) | 424 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.69 (39 kr) | 61 kr | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Sweden
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