Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 59% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 62% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (44 lei) | 32 lei | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (30 lei) | 18 lei | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (3.89 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.88 (19 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 339% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.19 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (5.95 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (4.66 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (3.83 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (30 lei) | 25 lei | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (7 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (4.23 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 152% | |
Housing | + 114% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 114% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (5,122 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €677 (3,293 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (713 lei) | 390 lei | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (3,241 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (2,360 lei) | 914 lei | + 158% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (388 lei) | 253 lei | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (49 lei) | 32 lei | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (1,556 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (376 lei) | 330 lei | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (98 lei) | 30 lei | + 226% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (43 lei) | 23 lei | + 88% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 32% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (343 lei) | 261 lei | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (162 lei) | 131 lei | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (382 lei) | 270 lei | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (424 lei) | 251 lei | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 53% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (87,671 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (8 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (147 lei) | 74 lei | + 99% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (50 lei) | 21 lei | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 24% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (31 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (26 lei) | 28 lei | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (155 lei) | 84 lei | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (16 lei) | 20 lei | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (7 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (84 lei) | 16 lei | + 434% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 34% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (120 lei) | 69 lei | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (89 lei) | 43 lei | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (412 lei) | 166 lei | + 148% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (231 lei) | 135 lei | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (32 lei) | 21 lei | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (9 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (2,113 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.49 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (161 lei) | 121 lei | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (25 lei) | 16 lei | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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