- 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 | €5.85 (60 kr) | 110 kr | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.33 (55 kr) | 76 kr | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (28 kr) | 54 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (9 kr) | 11 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (26 kr) | 36 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (21 kr) | 32 kr | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.55 (47 kr) | 51 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.72 (7 kr) | 11 kr | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (8 kr) | 17 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (62 kr) | 99 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.40 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (9 kr) | 20 kr | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €776 (7,967 kr) | 17,850 kr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €592 (6,074 kr) | 12,048 kr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (1,657 kr) | 1,175 kr | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €612 (6,282 kr) | 11,447 kr | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (4,478 kr) | 8,400 kr | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (1,080 kr) | 698 kr | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (148 kr) | 230 kr | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (4,329 kr) | 4,004 kr | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (937 kr) | 1,359 kr | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (65 kr) | 78 kr | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.42 (56 kr) | 285 kr | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (747 kr) | 940 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (334 kr) | 370 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (714 kr) | 934 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (855 kr) | 1,336 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 (171,135 kr) | 204,040 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (291 kr) | 838 kr | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 17% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (63 kr) | 51 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (64 kr) | 93 kr | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (295 kr) | 259 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.67 (58 kr) | 39 kr | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (32 kr) | 41 kr | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (32 kr) | 29 kr | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (18 kr) | 23 kr | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (21 kr) | 21 kr | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (69 kr) | 311 kr | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 41% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (186 kr) | 413 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (148 kr) | 257 kr | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (519 kr) | 895 kr | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 (319 kr) | 757 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.34 (55 kr) | 129 kr | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.24 (23 kr) | 38 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.47 (15 kr) | 61 kr | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €483 (4,961 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.82 kr) | 0.94 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (321 kr) | 414 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (38 kr) | 63 kr | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Sweden
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