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Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (69 kr) | 113 kr | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (61 kr) | 79 kr | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (39 kr) | 54 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.72 (29 kr) | 33 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (25 kr) | 33 kr | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.71 (40 kr) | 50 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.14 (12 kr) | 27 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (9 kr) | 12 kr | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (60 kr) | 103 kr | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.26 (13 kr) | 21 kr | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 41% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,016 (10,841 kr) | 18,760 kr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €740 (7,893 kr) | 13,364 kr | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (1,814 kr) | 1,847 kr | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €625 (6,667 kr) | 12,475 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €487 (5,196 kr) | 8,279 kr | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (1,275 kr) | 994 kr | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (145 kr) | 277 kr | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €349 (3,726 kr) | 3,917 kr | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 (783 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (77 kr) | 80 kr | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (91 kr) | 304 kr | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (849 kr) | 880 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (377 kr) | 328 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (737 kr) | 973 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (1,091 kr) | 1,269 kr | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,323 (184,789 kr) | 219,142 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (283 kr) | 806 kr | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 13% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.81 (51 kr) | 60 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (60 kr) | 100 kr | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (293 kr) | 217 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (43 kr) | 41 kr | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (31 kr) | 29 kr | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (38 kr) | 31 kr | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (18 kr) | 23 kr | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (111 kr) | 343 kr | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (219 kr) | 414 kr | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (156 kr) | 248 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (532 kr) | 845 kr | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (419 kr) | 796 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (80 kr) | 129 kr | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (25 kr) | 42 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.66 (18 kr) | 62 kr | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €436 (4,647 kr) | 4,671 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.88 kr) | 1.67 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (362 kr) | 449 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.69 (39 kr) | 60 kr | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 38% cheaper than in Sweden
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