Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.97 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 ($3.90) | $4.34 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 ($0.96) | $0.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 ($2.91) | $2.97 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 ($2.88) | $4.03 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.21 ($4.68) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.29 ($1.44) | $3.35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.91 ($1.01) | $1.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 ($0.98) | $3.16 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 ($1.38) | $1.94 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 ($0.83) | $2.04 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €936 ($1,040) | $2,264 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 ($784) | $1,624 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 ($170) | $177 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €655 ($727) | $1,624 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €495 ($550) | $1,157 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 ($128) | $109 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 ($12) | $47 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 ($376) | $294 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($105) | $118 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($86) | $49 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($92) | $86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 ($112) | $112 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,339 ($19,255) | $23,010 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($1.45) | $0.75 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 ($30) | $81 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.95 ($4.39) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($28) | $110 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.44) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.27) | $3.56 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 ($3.20) | $5.11 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 ($1.31) | $3.57 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 ($2.01) | $1.83 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $21 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 ($22) | $45 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($56) | $222 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($45) | $74 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 ($2.78) | $4.82 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.95 ($2.16) | $5.78 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €338 ($375) | $397 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($47) | $53 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 ($5.35) | $8 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in United States
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