Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 9% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bratislava | Brno | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (231 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (161 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (83 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (19 Kč) | 19 Kč | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.53 (60 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.82 (90 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.19 (99 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (31 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (24 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (19 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.36 (127 Kč) | 127 Kč | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (41 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (17 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 18% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bratislava | Brno | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (24,907 Kč) | 21,492 Kč | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €677 (16,015 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (3,470 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (15,761 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (11,476 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (1,886 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (240 Kč) | 366 Kč | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (7,567 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (1,829 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (475 Kč) | 256 Kč | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (210 Kč) | 209 Kč | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 14% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (1,666 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (790 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (1,858 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (2,060 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 4% more expensive than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (426,364 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (38 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (715 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (245 Kč) | 264 Kč | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (151 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (126 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (755 Kč) | 601 Kč | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (80 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (72 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (76 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (32 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (48 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (408 Kč) | 275 Kč | + 48% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 10% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Bratislava | Brno | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (583 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (432 Kč) | 339 Kč | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (2,004 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (1,122 Kč) | 870 Kč | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (155 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (56 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (45 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (10,276 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.38 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (785 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (121 Kč) | 118 Kč | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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