Cost of living in Slovenia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$21 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (NZ$1.98) | NZ$2.36 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (NZ$3.79) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$4.37 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (NZ$2.47) | NZ$3.27 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$5.09 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (NZ$19) | NZ$19 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$3.58 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.58 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 (NZ$1,731) | NZ$3,339 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (NZ$1,428) | NZ$2,571 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (NZ$421) | NZ$269 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €893 (NZ$1,502) | NZ$2,312 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (NZ$847) | NZ$1,785 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €274 (NZ$460) | NZ$188 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (NZ$32) | NZ$78 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (NZ$700) | NZ$714 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (NZ$148) | NZ$256 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$30 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (NZ$141) | NZ$119 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (NZ$61) | NZ$90 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (NZ$163) | NZ$160 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (NZ$216) | NZ$207 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (NZ$43,728) | NZ$40,315 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$2.90 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (NZ$63) | NZ$153 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 12% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (NZ$26) | NZ$13 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (NZ$90) | NZ$72 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (NZ$4.20) | NZ$7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$3.86 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (NZ$3.82) | NZ$4.42 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (NZ$31) | NZ$38 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Slovenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (NZ$50) | NZ$76 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$39 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (NZ$85) | NZ$242 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (NZ$101) | NZ$125 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$18 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (NZ$3.66) | NZ$5.45 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (NZ$4.49) | NZ$10 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (NZ$956) | NZ$775 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (NZ$0.11) | NZ$0.37 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (NZ$102) | NZ$67 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (NZ$7) | NZ$36 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand
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