Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (134 kr) | 129 kr | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (67 kr) | 91 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (52 kr) | 64 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (42 kr) | 41 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (25 kr) | 39 kr | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (78 kr) | 53 kr | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (19 kr) | 30 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (16 kr) | 14 kr | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (129 kr) | 114 kr | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (21 kr) | 23 kr | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 (11,485 kr) | 19,958 kr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (9,475 kr) | 15,359 kr | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (2,793 kr) | 1,006 kr | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €893 (9,962 kr) | 13,165 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (5,617 kr) | 10,150 kr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €274 (3,052 kr) | 444 kr | + 587% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (214 kr) | 340 kr | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (4,645 kr) | 3,000 kr | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (982 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (94 kr) | 129 kr | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (135 kr) | 164 kr | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (938 kr) | 898 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (408 kr) | 415 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (1,081 kr) | 991 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (1,431 kr) | 1,314 kr | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 36% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (290,104 kr) | 272,928 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (418 kr) | 891 kr | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 34% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (175 kr) | 70 kr | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (89 kr) | 100 kr | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (600 kr) | 200 kr | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (72 kr) | 34 kr | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (40 kr) | 31 kr | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (13 kr) | 25 kr | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (25 kr) | 24 kr | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (205 kr) | 210 kr | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (335 kr) | 519 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (145 kr) | 300 kr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (561 kr) | 810 kr | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (669 kr) | 838 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (148 kr) | 167 kr | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (24 kr) | 42 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (30 kr) | 72 kr | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (6,343 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.71 kr) | 1.45 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (673 kr) | 426 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (49 kr) | 68 kr | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 22% cheaper than in Sweden
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