Cost of living in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Summary of cost of living in Ljubljana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,198
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,561
  • Ljubljana is the 2nd most expensive city in Eastern Europe (2 out of 16)
  • Cost of living in Ljubljana is cheaper than in 60% of cities in the World (113 out of 189)
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List of prices in Ljubljana
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.64
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.31
12 eggs, large €3.63
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.71
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.78
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.08
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.24
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €11
2 liters of coca-cola €2.43
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.05
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,134
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €858
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €242
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €801
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €599
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €182
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €23
40” flat screen tv €390
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €91
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €7
Hourly rate for cleaning help €9
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €83
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €31
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €92
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €118
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €22,706
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.42
Monthly ticket public transport €38
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €10
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €51
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.96
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.24
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.46
Tube of toothpaste €2.64
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €16
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €33
2 tickets to the movies €14
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €50
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €50
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €8
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €1.92
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €2.94
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €591
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.06
1 month of gym membership in business district €55
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.04
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 195 prices entered by 26 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Ljubljana position in our World Ranking

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113th
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2nd
out of 16

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