Cost of living in Slovenia compared to United States
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($18) | $19 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 ($5.74) | $5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.39) | $1.08 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.17 ($3.41) | $4.96 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.15) | $4.69 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 ($1.86) | $4.68 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 ($1.31) | $2.52 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 ($1.31) | $3.05 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 ($1.85) | $2.76 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 ($1.00) | $3.00 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,081 ($1,163) | $2,844 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €854 ($920) | $2,149 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 ($293) | $222 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €864 ($930) | $1,889 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 ($665) | $1,445 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 ($238) | $150 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 ($21) | $64 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 ($448) | $299 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($95) | $137 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $31 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($91) | $54 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($32) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($108) | $93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 ($138) | $119 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,966 ($26,878) | $27,977 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.60) | $1.05 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($39) | $79 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 ($17) | $8 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $21 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($58) | $139 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 ($3.90) | $4.83 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.69) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.30) | $4.78 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.23) | $2.24 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($16) | $27 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Slovenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 ($26) | $55 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($16) | $28 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 ($65) | $200 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($54) | $89 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $14 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 ($2.26) | $5.19 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 ($3.23) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 ($612) | $563 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 ($0.07) | $0.20 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($65) | $55 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.60 ($4.95) | $10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 37% cheaper than in United States
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