Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| Slovakia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 3.450) | Dinar 5.024 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 2.342) | Dinar 1.980 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Dinar 1.318) | Dinar 1.805 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (Dinar 0.382) | Dinar 0.743 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (Dinar 1.071) | Dinar 1.016 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.71 (Dinar 1.878) | Dinar 0.592 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dinar 2.511) | Dinar 2.236 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (Dinar 0.530) | Dinar 1.109 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (Dinar 0.382) | Dinar 0.457 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (Dinar 0.437) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dinar 2.628) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (Dinar 0.651) | Dinar 0.392 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (Dinar 0.398) | Dinar 0.158 | + 153% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 58% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Slovakia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (Dinar 306) | Dinar 681 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (Dinar 225) | Dinar 422 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 306 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €660 (Dinar 217) | Dinar 399 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €515 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 344 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 284 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (Dinar 4.246) | Dinar 10 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Dinar 132) | Dinar 82 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 24 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.580 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 4.057) | Dinar 2.897 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 18% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Slovakia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 20 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 23 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 29 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 28 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 22% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Slovakia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,874 (Dinar 5,225) | Dinar 12,421 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (Dinar 0.530) | Dinar 0.144 | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Slovakia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dinar 2.762) | Dinar 1.873 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (Dinar 1.577) | Dinar 4.032 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 29 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (Dinar 0.802) | Dinar 2.011 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (Dinar 1.239) | Dinar 2.742 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (Dinar 0.957) | Dinar 2.532 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (Dinar 0.479) | Dinar 0.607 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (Dinar 0.685) | Dinar 0.520 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.865 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Slovakia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 18 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 31 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dinar 2.338) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (Dinar 0.720) | Dinar 1.886 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Dinar 0.658) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 135 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (Dinar 0.036) | Dinar 0.041 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 27 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (Dinar 1.539) | Dinar 1.026 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 484 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 35% cheaper than in Kuwait
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