Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Slovakia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (AU$2.67) | AU$1.90 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (AU$8) | AU$5.81 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (AU$3.54) | AU$4.92 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (AU$3.45) | AU$3.73 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (AU$2.28) | AU$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (AU$3.98) | AU$3.99 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (AU$2.57) | AU$2.37 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Slovakia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (AU$2,354) | AU$3,994 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (AU$1,604) | AU$2,720 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (AU$684) | AU$251 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (AU$1,403) | AU$2,834 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (AU$1,043) | AU$2,188 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (AU$216) | AU$190 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (AU$25) | AU$66 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (AU$891) | AU$780 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (AU$624) | AU$219 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (AU$21) | AU$15 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$18) | AU$40 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Slovakia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (AU$116) | AU$126 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$62) | AU$97 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (AU$174) | AU$170 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (AU$189) | AU$188 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Slovakia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (AU$53,476) | AU$40,695 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (AU$2.79) | AU$1.92 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (AU$63) | AU$142 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Slovakia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (AU$5.35) | AU$23 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (AU$89) | AU$87 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (AU$7) | AU$5.28 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (AU$5.18) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (AU$2.35) | AU$4.36 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$4.58 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Slovakia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$60) | AU$73 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$38) | AU$44 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (AU$45) | AU$356 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (AU$162) | AU$129 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$12) | AU$22 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (AU$6) | AU$5.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (AU$4.14) | AU$12 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (AU$522) | AU$863 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.77 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (AU$53) | AU$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (AU$17) | AU$45 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,772 prices entered by 213 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 29% cheaper than in Australia
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