Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 36% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovakia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr 123) | kr 215 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr 82) | kr 125 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (kr 47) | kr 69 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (kr 9) | kr 22 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (kr 39) | kr 58 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (kr 79) | kr 41 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (kr 71) | kr 58 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.19 (kr 14) | kr 30 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (kr 14) | kr 21 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (kr 10) | kr 32 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (kr 63) | kr 166 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (kr 26) | kr 42 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovakia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (kr 11,791) | kr 21,907 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (kr 7,515) | kr 16,486 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (kr 2,366) | kr 2,399 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (kr 9,882) | kr 13,239 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (kr 5,926) | kr 10,736 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (kr 797) | kr 1,490 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (kr 131) | kr 439 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (kr 4,068) | kr 4,844 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (kr 1,998) | kr 3,383 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (kr 220) | kr 98 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (kr 146) | kr 413 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 67% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Slovakia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (kr 961) | kr 839 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (kr 947) | kr 421 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (kr 1,183) | kr 1,012 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (kr 947) | kr 1,096 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovakia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (kr 236,626) | kr 401,253 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (kr 390) | kr 839 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovakia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (kr 99) | kr 107 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (kr 57) | kr 185 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (kr 592) | kr 544 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (kr 29) | kr 56 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (kr 45) | kr 42 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (kr 34) | kr 55 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (kr 17) | kr 27 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (kr 25) | kr 31 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (kr 250) | kr 420 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Slovakia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (kr 321) | kr 935 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (kr 269) | kr 313 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (kr 1,912) | kr 1,645 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (kr 549) | kr 1,062 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr 84) | kr 168 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (kr 26) | kr 46 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (kr 24) | kr 100 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (kr 3,468) | kr 5,285 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (kr 1.29) | kr 1.05 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (kr 355) | kr 432 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (kr 56) | kr 145 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 638 prices entered by 109 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 36% cheaper than in Norway
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