Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 31% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (48 lei) | 47 lei | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (30 lei) | 27 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (3.62 lei) | 7 lei | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €9 (43 lei) | 8 lei | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (30 lei) | 18 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (5.72 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (5.19 lei) | 3.57 lei | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (4.18 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32 lei) | 32 lei | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (4.23 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 57% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (4,928 lei) | 3,524 lei | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (3,141 lei) | 2,239 lei | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (989 lei) | 540 lei | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (4,131 lei) | 1,941 lei | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (2,477 lei) | 1,427 lei | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (333 lei) | 370 lei | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (55 lei) | 41 lei | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (1,700 lei) | 1,591 lei | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (835 lei) | 548 lei | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (92 lei) | 49 lei | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (61 lei) | 50 lei | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 76% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (402 lei) | 311 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (396 lei) | 178 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (495 lei) | 334 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (396 lei) | 432 lei | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 36% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (120,929 lei) | 99,484 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (163 lei) | 88 lei | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (42 lei) | 35 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (24 lei) | 30 lei | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (247 lei) | 209 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (12 lei) | 24 lei | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (19 lei) | 17 lei | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (14 lei) | 20 lei | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (104 lei) | 43 lei | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Slovakia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (134 lei) | 131 lei | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (113 lei) | 63 lei | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (799 lei) | 117 lei | + 581% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (229 lei) | 203 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (35 lei) | 30 lei | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (1,449 lei) | 3,070 lei | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.54 lei) | 0.36 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (148 lei) | 184 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (23 lei) | 22 lei | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 36% more expensive than in Romania
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