Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United States
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.66 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 ($3.46) | $4.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 ($0.94) | $0.88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 ($2.16) | $2.87 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 ($2.30) | $4.19 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.93 ($4.72) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 ($1.80) | $3.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 ($1.07) | $1.76 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.73 ($0.88) | $3.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.39 ($1.67) | $1.99 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 ($0.84) | $2.18 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €841 ($1,010) | $2,194 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €676 ($812) | $1,580 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 ($169) | $180 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €608 ($731) | $1,545 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €397 ($477) | $1,143 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($96) | $113 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 ($12) | $52 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €297 ($357) | $271 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($96) | $126 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($14) | $11 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 ($75) | $47 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($42) | $42 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($100) | $86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($116) | $107 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,260 ($21,926) | $23,507 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.46) | $0.66 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 ($32) | $74 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 ($5.75) | $16 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($30) | $111 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 ($3.98) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.52) | $3.45 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.49) | $4.84 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.07 ($1.28) | $3.68 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 ($1.75) | $1.82 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($20) | $22 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 ($28) | $46 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 ($66) | $197 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 ($53) | $78 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.23 ($2.68) | $4.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.71 ($2.05) | $5.65 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 ($352) | $425 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($37) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in United States
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