Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (190 kr) | 144 kr | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (82 kr) | 99 kr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (53 kr) | 68 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (41 kr) | 41 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (32 kr) | 36 kr | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (73 kr) | 56 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (20 kr) | 31 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (117 kr) | 116 kr | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (29 kr) | 25 kr | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (19 kr) | 17 kr | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,556 (17,674 kr) | 21,971 kr | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,068 (12,134 kr) | 14,563 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (2,375 kr) | 2,291 kr | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €794 (9,015 kr) | 14,782 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €621 (7,059 kr) | 9,628 kr | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (1,550 kr) | 2,034 kr | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (210 kr) | 284 kr | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (4,953 kr) | 3,898 kr | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (1,022 kr) | 1,184 kr | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (138 kr) | 95 kr | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (105 kr) | 305 kr | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (1,188 kr) | 970 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (426 kr) | 442 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (971 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (890 kr) | 1,310 kr | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 37% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,690 (280,502 kr) | 336,675 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (16 kr) | 18 kr | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (438 kr) | 882 kr | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (64 kr) | 73 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (170 kr) | 196 kr | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (750 kr) | 309 kr | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (68 kr) | 131 kr | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.57 (52 kr) | 90 kr | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 (35 kr) | 85 kr | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (19 kr) | 57 kr | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (32 kr) | 29 kr | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (153 kr) | 396 kr | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (374 kr) | 421 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (173 kr) | 312 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (858 kr) | 639 kr | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (565 kr) | 935 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (120 kr) | 220 kr | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.27 (26 kr) | 48 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (40 kr) | 66 kr | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €960 (10,907 kr) | 5,355 kr | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.72 kr) | 2.00 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (723 kr) | 470 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (59 kr) | 71 kr | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in Sweden
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