Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($9) | $17 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.92 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.99 ($3.13) | $5.06 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 ($0.70) | $0.99 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.86 ($1.95) | $3.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 ($1.75) | $4.43 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.48 ($4.69) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 ($1.21) | $3.91 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 ($1.10) | $1.94 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 ($0.80) | $3.28 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.02 ($5.26) | $16 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.45 ($1.51) | $2.26 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 ($0.54) | $2.46 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,012 ($1,059) | $2,515 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €591 ($619) | $1,957 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 ($100) | $204 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,155 ($1,209) | $1,778 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €599 ($627) | $1,342 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 ($82) | $139 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 ($12) | $56 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 ($360) | $297 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 ($177) | $135 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $26 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 54% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($85) | $51 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 ($84) | $46 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($105) | $92 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($84) | $120 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 ($25,603) | $25,474 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.55) | $1.06 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($31) | $77 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 ($5.02) | $19 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($52) | $125 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 ($2.55) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($3.94) | $4.17 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.04) | $5.50 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 ($1.37) | $4.18 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 ($2.18) | $2.05 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovakia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($24) | $49 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($19) | $27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 ($169) | $196 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($47) | $83 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 ($6.00) | $13 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 ($2.29) | $5.19 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 ($2.09) | $6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 ($307) | $499 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.11) | $0.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($31) | $53 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 ($5.99) | $9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in United States
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