Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Slovenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (HK$123) | HK$88 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (HK$57) | HK$46 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (HK$39) | HK$43 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (HK$32) | HK$33 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (HK$19) | HK$28 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$59) | HK$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (HK$14) | HK$32 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (HK$11) | HK$14 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (HK$126) | HK$151 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Slovenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (HK$8,808) | HK$41,263 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 (HK$7,676) | HK$30,601 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 (HK$2,222) | HK$756 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 (HK$8,067) | HK$23,709 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 (HK$5,191) | HK$15,335 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 (HK$1,862) | HK$481 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (HK$161) | HK$214 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (HK$3,501) | HK$5,571 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (HK$740) | HK$1,720 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$86 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (HK$101) | HK$94 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 18% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Slovenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (HK$707) | HK$411 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (HK$307) | HK$364 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (HK$841) | HK$552 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (HK$1,079) | HK$500 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Slovenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (HK$218,647) | HK$340,750 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (HK$13) | HK$23 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (HK$315) | HK$517 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 23% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Slovenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (HK$132) | HK$48 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (HK$67) | HK$40 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (HK$452) | HK$300 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (HK$54) | HK$66 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (HK$30) | HK$34 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (HK$21) | HK$30 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (HK$19) | HK$25 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (HK$154) | HK$91 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Slovenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (HK$202) | HK$416 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (HK$109) | HK$230 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (HK$423) | HK$450 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (HK$336) | HK$878 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (HK$67) | HK$177 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (HK$19) | HK$50 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (HK$22) | HK$55 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (HK$4,780) | HK$3,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (HK$0.53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (HK$508) | HK$861 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (HK$38) | HK$69 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 385 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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