Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (101 kr) | 101 kr | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (68 kr) | 85 kr | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (39 kr) | 58 kr | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (9 kr) | 14 kr | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 (27 kr) | 36 kr | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.88 (43 kr) | 30 kr | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.19 (47 kr) | 49 kr | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (14 kr) | 28 kr | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (69 kr) | 95 kr | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (17 kr) | 20 kr | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (10 kr) | 22 kr | - 55% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 14% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (11,714 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €677 (7,532 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (1,632 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (7,413 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (5,397 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (887 kr) | 410 kr | + 116% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (113 kr) | 275 kr | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (3,559 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (860 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (223 kr) | 67 kr | + 235% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (99 kr) | 203 kr | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (783 kr) | 937 kr | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (372 kr) | 400 kr | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (874 kr) | 958 kr | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (969 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (200,527 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (336 kr) | 553 kr | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (115 kr) | 307 kr | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (71 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (59 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (355 kr) | 207 kr | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (34 kr) | 31 kr | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (36 kr) | 28 kr | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (192 kr) | 274 kr | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bratislava | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (274 kr) | 407 kr | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (203 kr) | 264 kr | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (943 kr) | 966 kr | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (528 kr) | 882 kr | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (73 kr) | 131 kr | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (27 kr) | 40 kr | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (21 kr) | 70 kr | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (4,833 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1.12 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (369 kr) | 286 kr | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (57 kr) | 66 kr | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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