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Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United States
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.41 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 ($4.36) | $4.43 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 ($1.05) | $0.88 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 ($3.29) | $3.20 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 ($2.16) | $3.96 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 ($1.83) | $3.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 ($1.00) | $1.59 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.13) | $3.62 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 ($7) | $15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 ($1.64) | $1.92 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.94) | $2.15 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €903 ($1,016) | $2,045 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €713 ($802) | $1,540 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 ($229) | $178 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €531 ($597) | $1,515 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €429 ($482) | $1,091 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €153 ($172) | $117 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $48 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 ($418) | $323 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($82) | $121 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($88) | $47 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($36) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($96) | $86 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($103) | $113 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,110 ($22,617) | $22,240 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($1.50) | $0.78 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($40) | $85 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($18) | $18 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 ($37) | $110 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 ($3.94) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 ($3.65) | $3.43 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 ($3.57) | $5.06 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.21 ($1.36) | $3.47 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 ($3.00) | $1.83 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($13) | $20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($14) | $25 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 ($70) | $171 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($46) | $78 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.20 ($5.84) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 ($1.84) | $4.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.60 ($2.92) | $5.91 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €507 ($571) | $419 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.19) | $0.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($57) | $50 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 ($4.62) | $8 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 34% cheaper than in United States
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