Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 23% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 9% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£12) | £8 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.70) | £5.93 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (£3.74) | £3.62 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (£1.04) | £0.82 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (£2.94) | £2.94 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (£1.93) | £2.01 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.50) | £3.59 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (£1.48) | £1.68 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (£1.16) | £0.76 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (£1.15) | £2.08 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (£1.71) | £2.09 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (£0.88) | £0.90 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 35% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,082 (£953) | £961 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €893 (£787) | £1,251 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (£213) | £186 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €774 (£682) | £1,822 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €542 (£477) | £1,200 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (£168) | £185 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (£330) | £329 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£71) | £59 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.01 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 12% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (£67) | £59 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£29) | £30 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£84) | £77 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (£123) | £66 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 39% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,661 (£19,078) | £18,451 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.36) | £1.50 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£33) | £75 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 15% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.98 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £9 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (£57) | £64 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (£4.48) | £2.82 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (£3.13) | £1.47 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (£2.61) | £2.98 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 (£1.00) | £1.76 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.06 (£2.69) | £1.62 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £12 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 11% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Leeds | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £22 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (£44) | £72 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£42) | £44 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (£1.70) | £3.27 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (£2.58) | £4.03 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (£462) | £352 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (£0.06) | £0.11 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (£46) | £30 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (£3.97) | £10 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 146 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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