Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $11 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.94 ($4.36) | $3.13 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 ($1.33) | $1.08 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 ($3.22) | $2.37 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 ($3.88) | $1.29 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.70 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 ($1.68) | $1.75 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 ($1.17) | $1.33 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 ($1.07) | $1.55 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 ($2.14) | $2.24 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 ($0.72) | $1.01 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 92% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,643 ($1,821) | $824 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 ($759) | $445 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €320 ($354) | $50 | + 609% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 ($946) | $534 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 ($665) | $318 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 ($155) | $41 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 ($14) | $23 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($443) | $401 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 ($187) | $145 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $10 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($90) | $67 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($44) | $43 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($111) | $121 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 ($111) | $94 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 ($19,687) | $20,866 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 ($1.76) | $1.08 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($32) | $27 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 10% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $5.40 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 ($3.32) | $10 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($55) | $48 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 ($6) | $5.45 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.16) | $4.42 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 ($3.22) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 ($1.61) | $2.48 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 ($2.31) | $2.12 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Slovakia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($31) | $21 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($23) | $12 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($28) | $44 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($89) | $50 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 ($3.32) | $3.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.41 ($2.67) | $2.38 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 ($325) | $616 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $4.78 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador
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