Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.71 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 ($4.48) | $4.33 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 ($1.13) | $0.88 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 ($2.76) | $2.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 ($2.63) | $4.01 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 ($5.90) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 ($1.97) | $3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 ($1.34) | $1.77 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 ($1.18) | $3.15 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.54 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 ($1.81) | $1.94 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 ($0.96) | $2.04 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 ($1,285) | $2,269 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €787 ($880) | $1,629 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 ($309) | $177 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €620 ($693) | $1,625 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €457 ($511) | $1,155 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 ($165) | $109 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($26) | $47 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 ($361) | $298 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 ($138) | $118 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 ($6) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($97) | $49 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($110) | $86 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($122) | $112 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,608 ($20,807) | $22,992 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 ($1.44) | $0.75 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($41) | $81 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($18) | $20 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($65) | $110 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.25 ($5.87) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 ($4.66) | $3.55 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 ($3.51) | $5.08 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 ($1.31) | $3.57 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.75 ($3.08) | $1.83 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($32) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($14) | $24 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 ($113) | $223 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 ($79) | $74 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 ($1.74) | $4.82 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.97 ($3.32) | $5.81 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 ($575) | $395 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($51) | $52 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.23 ($4.73) | $8 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United States
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