Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Portugal
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Slovenia is 28% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Slovenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €10 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 | €3.33 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 | €0.87 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.83 | €2.89 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 | €2.07 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.11 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 | €1.81 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 | €1.68 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 | €1.07 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 | €4.97 | + 202% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 | €2.22 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €0.84 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Slovenia is 8% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Slovenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 | €1,166 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 | €855 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 | €128 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 | €892 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 | €584 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 | €92 | + 141% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €27 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €416 | €339 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €101 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €8 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Slovenia is 18% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Slovenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €86 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €30 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €76 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €87 | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Slovenia is 5% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Slovenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 | €28,840 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €1.84 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 | €36 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Slovenia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
Slovenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 | €5.43 | + 189% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €8 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | €63 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 | €3.74 | + 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 | €4.17 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €4.85 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €2.34 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 | €2.17 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €14 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Slovenia is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Slovenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €29 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €14 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €44 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 | €40 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 | €2.90 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 | €1.96 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 | €615 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.37 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €34 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.54 | €5.17 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Cost of living in Slovenia is about the same as in Portugal
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