Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 19% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Slovenia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €16 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 | €5.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 | €1.49 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 | €4.60 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 | €3.23 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.51 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 | €2.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 | €1.40 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 | €2.62 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 | €14 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 | €2.72 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €1.76 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 47% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Slovenia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 | €2,667 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 | €2,150 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 | €220 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 | €1,778 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 | €1,372 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 | €173 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €44 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 | €432 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €80 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €15 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Slovenia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €75 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €42 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €92 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €94 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 47% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Slovenia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 | €31,217 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €1.83 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 | €101 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Slovenia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 | €5.28 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €19 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | €62 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 | €5.62 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 | €4.15 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €6 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €3.12 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 | €2.54 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €21 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Slovenia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €56 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €25 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €113 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 | €86 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €13 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 | €3.62 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 | €7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 | €571 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.30 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €50 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 | €16 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,151 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Cost of living in Slovenia is 39% cheaper than in Ireland
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