Cost of living in United States compared to Slovakia
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 64% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.88 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (€3.92) | €3.57 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.80) | €0.93 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (€2.71) | €2.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.67) | €2.75 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.71) | €3.74 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€3.07) | €1.16 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (€1.58) | €0.94 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.88) | €0.82 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €5.66 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (€1.75) | €1.23 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (€1.87) | €0.81 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in United States is 93% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,240 (€2,036) | €985 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,612 (€1,464) | €700 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€161) | €158 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,607 (€1,460) | €645 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,140 (€1,036) | €492 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€102) | €123 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (€43) | €14 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (€270) | €311 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€109) | €93 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €9 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€44) | €80 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€79) | €69 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (€102) | €102 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,968 (€20,872) | €17,446 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.70) | €1.33 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (€73) | €27 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 97% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€7) | €4.81 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€18) | €5.62 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€100) | €27 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.93) | €4.00 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.18) | €2.95 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (€4.59) | €3.52 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (€3.30) | €1.27 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.66) | €2.13 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€20) | €12 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 71% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€41) | €21 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €15 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $225 (€205) | €50 | + 310% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€68) | €39 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (€4.36) | €2.30 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (€5.27) | €1.66 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $399 (€362) | €436 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (€0.19) | €0.08 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€48) | €34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.59 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 72% more expensive than in Slovakia
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