Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.63) | £5.77 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (£3.62) | £3.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (£0.91) | £0.86 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (£2.09) | £2.57 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (£1.88) | £1.89 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.66) | £3.73 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (£1.30) | £1.93 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (£0.80) | £0.90 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (£0.98) | £1.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (£1.64) | £1.95 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (£0.60) | £0.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 (£989) | £1,760 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €841 (£724) | £1,045 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €226 (£194) | £141 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (£573) | £1,004 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €575 (£495) | £814 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (£111) | £91 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £25 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (£369) | £318 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£63) | £75 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.96 (£5.13) | £6 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (£53) | £65 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £31 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (£73) | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£104) | £69 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,070 (£18,135) | £20,789 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (£0.94) | £1.18 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£30) | £81 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (£12) | £3.03 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (£42) | £78 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (£4.45) | £3.19 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (£2.98) | £1.48 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (£2.05) | £3.31 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (£1.22) | £1.88 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (£2.27) | £1.42 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£12) | £14 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£29) | £30 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £18 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (£58) | £136 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£58) | £55 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (£1.66) | £3.09 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (£2.15) | £4.51 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (£489) | £429 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (£0.05) | £0.11 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£38) | £32 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.45 (£3.83) | £12 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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