Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (43 zł) | 34 zł | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.19 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (3.45 zł) | 3.89 zł | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (5.44 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (4.94 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (3.71 zł) | 4.08 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.34 (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (4.03 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (5,125 zł) | 5,837 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €591 (2,781 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (451 zł) | 944 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (3,931 zł) | 3,214 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (2,357 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (317 zł) | 490 zł | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (52 zł) | 55 zł | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (1,618 zł) | 1,557 zł | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (795 zł) | 435 zł | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (88 zł) | 45 zł | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (58 zł) | 29 zł | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 87% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (382 zł) | 338 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (376 zł) | 141 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (471 zł) | 339 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (376 zł) | 388 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (115,075 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (155 zł) | 115 zł | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (39 zł) | 17 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (23 zł) | 48 zł | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (235 zł) | 169 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (7 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (99 zł) | 51 zł | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 17% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Slovakia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (128 zł) | 84 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (107 zł) | 58 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (760 zł) | 183 zł | + 316% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (218 zł) | 176 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (33 zł) | 23 zł | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (1,379 zł) | 2,602 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.51 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (141 zł) | 139 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 16% more expensive than in Poland
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