- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 36% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.95 (62 kr) | 107 kr | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.26 (55 kr) | 75 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (30 kr) | 52 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (9 kr) | 11 kr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (26 kr) | 34 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (27 kr) | 30 kr | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (48 kr) | 58 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (16 kr) | 25 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (7 kr) | 11 kr | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (8 kr) | 17 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 (57 kr) | 103 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.35 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (8 kr) | 17 kr | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €820 (8,510 kr) | 16,922 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €575 (5,970 kr) | 11,700 kr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (1,797 kr) | 1,026 kr | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €568 (5,897 kr) | 11,376 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €421 (4,367 kr) | 8,255 kr | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (1,156 kr) | 650 kr | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (115 kr) | 237 kr | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €461 (4,784 kr) | 4,258 kr | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (1,041 kr) | 1,348 kr | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (93 kr) | 69 kr | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.12 (53 kr) | 236 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (737 kr) | 903 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (374 kr) | 386 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (703 kr) | 953 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (856 kr) | 1,345 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 | €16,008 (166,117 kr) | 212,955 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (288 kr) | 824 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) | €5.63 (58 kr) | 52 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (64 kr) | 95 kr | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (298 kr) | 254 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.59 (48 kr) | 42 kr | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (38 kr) | 39 kr | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (38 kr) | 32 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (25 kr) | 18 kr | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (71 kr) | 310 kr | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 28% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (247 kr) | 359 kr | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (143 kr) | 256 kr | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (429 kr) | 713 kr | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (392 kr) | 696 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.91 (51 kr) | 132 kr | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (22 kr) | 41 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.46 (15 kr) | 61 kr | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (5,397 kr) | 4,677 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (2.45 kr) | 1.52 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (332 kr) | 436 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.74 (39 kr) | 61 kr | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 38% cheaper than in Sweden
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