Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£8) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (£3.63) | £3.96 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (£1.26) | £1.09 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (£3.54) | £3.72 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (£3.57) | £2.53 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£6) | £4.82 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (£1.67) | £2.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (£1.63) | £0.92 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (£1.08) | £2.10 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (£1.79) | £2.23 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (£1.03) | £1.06 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (£1,110) | £2,777 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (£756) | £2,060 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (£323) | £188 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (£661) | £1,823 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (£492) | £1,229 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (£102) | £136 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (£12) | £27 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (£420) | £264 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (£294) | £90 | + 225% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £14 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (£55) | £72 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£29) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (£82) | £83 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (£89) | £84 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (£25,211) | £28,289 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (£1.32) | £1.43 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (£11) | £107 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.64 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (£2.52) | £8 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£42) | £72 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (£4.62) | £3.91 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.15) | £1.97 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (£2.44) | £4.20 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (£1.11) | £2.22 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (£3.36) | £1.90 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £39 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £23 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (£21) | £116 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (£76) | £66 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.47) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (£2.98) | £3.75 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (£1.95) | £5.93 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (£246) | £427 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (£25) | £41 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (£8) | £15 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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