- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.95 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.56 ($6) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 ($3.29) | $4.54 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 ($0.96) | $0.89 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 ($2.74) | $3.17 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($2.49) | $4.01 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.29 ($4.86) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 ($1.64) | $3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 ($0.87) | $1.60 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.71 ($0.80) | $3.44 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.38 ($1.56) | $1.91 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.94) | $2.13 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €776 ($878) | $2,044 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €548 ($620) | $1,582 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 ($192) | $177 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €562 ($635) | $1,587 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €418 ($473) | $1,129 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 ($119) | $121 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 ($16) | $48 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 ($435) | $334 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($89) | $119 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 ($6) | $23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($80) | $47 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 ($33) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 ($79) | $85 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($96) | $115 | - 16% | |
| 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 | €17,960 ($20,312) | $22,371 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.53) | $0.77 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 ($31) | $85 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 ($31) | $111 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 ($5.38) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.67) | $3.50 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 ($4.08) | $5.14 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 ($2.05) | $3.49 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 ($2.21) | $1.86 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 ($20) | $45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 ($44) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 ($35) | $79 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.58 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 ($2.62) | $4.86 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.52 ($1.72) | $5.88 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 ($511) | $425 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.34 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($35) | $54 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 ($4.21) | $8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 45% cheaper than in United States
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