Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($11) | $17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.90 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 ($3.93) | $5.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 ($1.24) | $0.99 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 ($3.49) | $3.31 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 ($2.22) | $4.41 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 ($1.79) | $3.92 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 ($1.06) | $1.95 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 ($1.30) | $3.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($1.97) | $2.25 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 ($1.27) | $2.49 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,028 ($1,070) | $2,528 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €860 ($895) | $1,959 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 ($257) | $202 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 ($859) | $1,772 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €559 ($582) | $1,345 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €310 ($323) | $138 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($29) | $57 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 ($433) | $302 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($92) | $136 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $26 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($88) | $51 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($38) | $47 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($101) | $92 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 ($134) | $119 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,536 ($21,379) | $25,234 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 ($1.48) | $1.05 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 ($42) | $76 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 ($16) | $7 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $19 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($56) | $125 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 ($3.77) | $4.16 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.60) | $5.52 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.25) | $4.19 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 ($2.37) | $2.05 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($31) | $49 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($14) | $26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($52) | $192 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($62) | $83 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 ($2.27) | $5.17 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 ($2.78) | $6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 ($592) | $495 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 ($0.07) | $0.17 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($63) | $54 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 ($4.72) | $9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 34% cheaper than in United States
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