Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 14% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (RM42) | RM16 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (RM32) | RM18 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.19 (RM15) | RM8 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (RM3.38) | RM7 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (RM10) | RM9 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (RM8) | RM7 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (RM28) | RM22 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (RM5.34) | RM11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (RM4.85) | RM4.90 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (RM3.64) | RM13 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.34 (RM25) | RM74 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (RM7) | RM4.93 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (RM3.95) | RM3.49 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 36% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (RM5,030) | RM2,930 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €591 (RM2,729) | RM2,197 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (RM442) | RM285 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (RM3,857) | RM1,908 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (RM2,313) | RM1,210 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (RM311) | RM872 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (RM51) | RM113 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (RM1,588) | RM2,827 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (RM780) | RM537 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (RM86) | RM28 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (RM57) | RM36 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 143% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 143% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (RM375) | RM193 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (RM369) | RM122 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (RM462) | RM296 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (RM369) | RM246 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (RM112,924) | RM162,896 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (RM8) | RM2.31 | + 246% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (RM152) | RM86 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 17% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RM39) | RM9 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (RM22) | RM16 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (RM231) | RM149 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (RM11) | RM44 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (RM17) | RM11 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (RM13) | RM15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (RM7) | RM20 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (RM10) | RM7 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (RM97) | RM30 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Slovakia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (RM125) | RM126 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM105) | RM38 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (RM746) | RM271 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (RM214) | RM111 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (RM33) | RM100 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (RM10) | RM14 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (RM9) | RM18 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (RM1,353) | RM2,145 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (RM0.50) | RM0.24 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (RM139) | RM158 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (RM22) | RM17 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 30% more expensive than in Malaysia
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