- Cost of Living
- Slovenia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.67 ($6) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 ($4.41) | $4.53 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($1.11) | $0.89 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.86 ($3.24) | $3.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 ($2.64) | $4.01 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 ($5.62) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 ($1.97) | $3.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 ($0.92) | $1.60 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 ($1.15) | $3.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.87 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 ($1.80) | $1.91 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 ($0.90) | $2.13 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €903 ($1,021) | $2,042 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €694 ($784) | $1,581 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 ($230) | $177 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €531 ($601) | $1,585 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €405 ($458) | $1,130 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €153 ($173) | $122 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $48 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 ($420) | $334 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($83) | $119 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $23 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($89) | $47 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($100) | $85 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 ($116) | $114 | + 2% | |
| 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 | €20,271 ($22,926) | $22,333 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 ($1.49) | $0.77 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($41) | $85 | - 52% | |
| 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 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($18) | $18 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 ($37) | $111 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 ($3.96) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 ($3.87) | $3.50 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 ($3.21) | $5.12 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 ($1.38) | $3.47 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.07 ($3.47) | $1.85 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $25 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 ($70) | $173 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($50) | $79 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.20 ($5.88) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 ($2.12) | $4.86 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.84 ($3.21) | $5.88 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €507 ($574) | $425 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.14) | $0.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($56) | $54 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.02 ($4.55) | $8 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 35% cheaper than in United States
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