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Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United States
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.68 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.09 ($3.48) | $4.43 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($0.92) | $0.88 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 ($2.51) | $3.20 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.95 ($2.19) | $3.96 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.96 ($4.45) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.29 ($1.45) | $3.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 ($0.98) | $1.60 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.71 ($0.80) | $3.65 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.55 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.40 ($1.58) | $1.92 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 ($0.90) | $2.16 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €827 ($930) | $2,046 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €608 ($684) | $1,545 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 ($188) | $178 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €644 ($724) | $1,516 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €448 ($504) | $1,091 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 ($108) | $117 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 ($432) | $323 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($89) | $121 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($80) | $47 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 ($30) | $44 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 ($79) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 ($92) | $113 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,822 ($20,045) | $22,243 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 ($1.52) | $0.78 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 ($30) | $85 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 ($31) | $110 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 ($5.35) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.65) | $3.43 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 ($4.28) | $5.08 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 ($2.04) | $3.47 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 ($2.20) | $1.84 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 ($21) | $45 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $25 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 ($40) | $171 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 ($41) | $78 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 ($2.42) | $4.91 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.50 ($1.69) | $5.92 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 ($509) | $419 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($35) | $50 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.69 ($4.15) | $8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in United States
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