Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 17% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Slovakia | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (SGD $14) | SGD $15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (SGD $11) | SGD $10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (SGD $6) | SGD $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (SGD $2.25) | SGD $3.60 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (SGD $6) | SGD $4.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (SGD $6) | SGD $4.04 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (SGD $12) | SGD $14 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (SGD $2.97) | SGD $5.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (SGD $2.90) | SGD $2.85 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (SGD $1.92) | SGD $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (SGD $15) | SGD $35 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (SGD $3.34) | SGD $2.78 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (SGD $2.16) | SGD $2.90 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 58% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Slovakia | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (SGD $1,976) | SGD $6,873 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (SGD $1,347) | SGD $4,287 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (SGD $575) | SGD $219 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (SGD $1,178) | SGD $3,789 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (SGD $876) | SGD $2,827 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (SGD $181) | SGD $115 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (SGD $21) | SGD $46 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (SGD $748) | SGD $549 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (SGD $524) | SGD $252 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (SGD $18) | SGD $12 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (SGD $15) | SGD $24 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 11% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Slovakia | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (SGD $97) | SGD $111 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (SGD $52) | SGD $63 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (SGD $146) | SGD $145 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (SGD $158) | SGD $167 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 51% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Slovakia | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (SGD $44,901) | SGD $142,879 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (SGD $2.34) | SGD $2.65 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (SGD $53) | SGD $104 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 21% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Slovakia | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (SGD $13) | SGD $13 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (SGD $4.49) | SGD $12 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (SGD $75) | SGD $74 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (SGD $5.61) | SGD $7 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (SGD $4.35) | SGD $5.00 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (SGD $1.98) | SGD $2.80 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (SGD $5.99) | SGD $9 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (SGD $25) | SGD $32 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 31% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Slovakia | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (SGD $50) | SGD $47 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (SGD $32) | SGD $28 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (SGD $37) | SGD $90 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (SGD $136) | SGD $160 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (SGD $10) | SGD $24 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (SGD $5.30) | SGD $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (SGD $3.47) | SGD $11 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (SGD $439) | SGD $922 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (SGD $0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (SGD $45) | SGD $185 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (SGD $15) | SGD $16 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 606 prices entered by 91 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 45% cheaper than in Singapore
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