Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 20% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (110 kr) | 111 kr | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (66 kr) | 83 kr | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (43 kr) | 56 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (11 kr) | 13 kr | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (25 kr) | 35 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (22 kr) | 30 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (66 kr) | 55 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (9 kr) | 11 kr | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (71 kr) | 111 kr | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (19 kr) | 22 kr | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (7 kr) | 12 kr | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 (11,627 kr) | 15,677 kr | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €841 (8,509 kr) | 12,403 kr | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €226 (2,282 kr) | 988 kr | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (6,734 kr) | 10,576 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €575 (5,817 kr) | 7,519 kr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (1,311 kr) | 355 kr | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (212 kr) | 200 kr | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (4,341 kr) | 3,716 kr | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 (737 kr) | 1,057 kr | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.96 (60 kr) | 45 kr | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (110 kr) | 207 kr | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (629 kr) | 984 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (355 kr) | 391 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (861 kr) | 1,062 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (1,218 kr) | 1,244 kr | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 37% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,070 (213,193 kr) | 245,474 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (354 kr) | 721 kr | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 16% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (142 kr) | 54 kr | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (81 kr) | 114 kr | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (490 kr) | 250 kr | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (52 kr) | 37 kr | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (24 kr) | 26 kr | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (27 kr) | 19 kr | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (146 kr) | 311 kr | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (345 kr) | 368 kr | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (132 kr) | 261 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (683 kr) | 762 kr | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (681 kr) | 636 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (75 kr) | 130 kr | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (20 kr) | 40 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (25 kr) | 66 kr | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (5,752 kr) | 5,576 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.64 kr) | 2.78 kr | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (452 kr) | 323 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.45 (45 kr) | 64 kr | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 22% cheaper than in Sweden
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