Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United States
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 ($5.08) | $4.27 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 ($1.28) | $0.88 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 ($2.93) | $2.88 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.64) | $4.18 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 ($1.82) | $3.44 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 ($1.12) | $1.76 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.37) | $3.11 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 ($2.30) | $1.99 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 ($0.84) | $2.18 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 ($1,386) | $2,189 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €841 ($1,015) | $1,581 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €226 ($272) | $179 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 ($803) | $1,543 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 ($689) | $1,142 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 ($156) | $113 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($25) | $52 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 ($518) | $272 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($88) | $127 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.96 ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $22 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 ($75) | $47 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($42) | $42 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($103) | $86 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 ($145) | $107 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,070 ($25,423) | $23,518 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 ($1.32) | $0.66 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($42) | $74 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 ($17) | $7 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $16 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 ($58) | $111 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 ($4.18) | $3.45 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 ($2.88) | $4.86 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 ($1.71) | $3.66 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 ($3.18) | $1.81 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($17) | $22 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($41) | $47 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($16) | $25 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 ($81) | $197 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($81) | $78 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 ($2.33) | $4.94 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 ($3.01) | $5.65 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 ($686) | $427 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 ($0.08) | $0.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($54) | $49 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.45 ($5.37) | $8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in United States
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