Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United States
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $22 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 ($4.94) | $5.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.72) | $1.09 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 ($4.82) | $5.62 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 ($4.86) | $4.83 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 ($2.27) | $4.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 ($2.22) | $2.30 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 ($1.46) | $3.70 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 ($2.44) | $2.94 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.41) | $3.01 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 ($1,510) | $3,070 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 ($1,029) | $2,361 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 ($439) | $237 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 ($900) | $2,222 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 ($669) | $1,628 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 ($139) | $168 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 ($16) | $62 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($572) | $251 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 ($400) | $150 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $15 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $34 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 ($74) | $58 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($40) | $49 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($111) | $106 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 ($121) | $141 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 ($34,299) | $30,916 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 ($1.80) | $0.93 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 ($15) | $85 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 ($3.43) | $24 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($57) | $167 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.29) | $5.29 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.32) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.51) | $5.05 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 ($4.57) | $2.37 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($19) | $31 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $61 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($24) | $31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($29) | $234 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 ($104) | $104 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 ($4.05) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 ($2.65) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 ($335) | $464 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.52 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($34) | $70 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $11 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in United States
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