Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.30) | £6 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (£4.13) | £3.47 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (£1.04) | £0.95 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (£3.29) | £2.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (£1.99) | £2.07 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £4.21 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (£1.48) | £2.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (£1.29) | £0.78 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (£1.15) | £1.75 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (£1.66) | £2.03 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (£1.22) | £0.92 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 (£908) | £2,062 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (£749) | £1,552 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (£221) | £187 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €893 (£788) | £1,220 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (£444) | £1,039 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €274 (£241) | £126 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (£17) | £25 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (£367) | £278 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£78) | £85 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£11) | £13 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£74) | £66 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£85) | £74 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (£113) | £72 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (£22,939) | £23,492 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (£1.37) | £1.71 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£33) | £94 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (£14) | £3.65 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£47) | £81 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (£5.69) | £2.65 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (£3.19) | £1.71 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (£2.20) | £3.56 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (£1.06) | £2.10 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (£2.01) | £1.56 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £15 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £34 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£44) | £115 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (£53) | £61 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£12) | £9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (£1.92) | £3.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (£2.35) | £5.15 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (£502) | £473 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (£0.06) | £0.13 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£53) | £38 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (£3.97) | £13 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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