Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (117 kr) | 127 kr | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (83 kr) | 90 kr | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (42 kr) | 58 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (45 kr) | 37 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (72 kr) | 52 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (17 kr) | 33 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (76 kr) | 113 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (20 kr) | 24 kr | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 19% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,170 (12,847 kr) | 14,993 kr | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €821 (9,011 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (1,876 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €742 (8,150 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €583 (6,400 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (1,065 kr) | 410 kr | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (125 kr) | 359 kr | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 (3,514 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (849 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (135 kr) | 67 kr | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (98 kr) | 166 kr | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (703 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (388 kr) | 419 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (1,032 kr) | 930 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (1,053 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,179 (210,599 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (17 kr) | 17 kr | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (345 kr) | 618 kr | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (114 kr) | 319 kr | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (70 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (62 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (351 kr) | 260 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (43 kr) | 41 kr | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (35 kr) | 31 kr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (201 kr) | 295 kr | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (312 kr) | 513 kr | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (211 kr) | 289 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (554 kr) | 819 kr | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (645 kr) | 857 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (71 kr) | 139 kr | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (29 kr) | 43 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (23 kr) | 72 kr | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (4,771 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1.06 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (364 kr) | 306 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (58 kr) | 70 kr | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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