Cost of living in United States compared to Slovenia
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 29% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €11 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.24 (€3.54) | €4.21 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.73) | €1.06 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (€2.42) | €2.43 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.41) | €2.19 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.20) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.84) | €1.51 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.42) | €0.93 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (€2.67) | €1.14 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.66) | €1.91 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (€1.77) | €0.70 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in United States is 49% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,184 (€1,823) | €1,149 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (€1,297) | €841 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (€149) | €226 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,512 (€1,262) | €666 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (€932) | €575 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€94) | €130 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (€43) | €21 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (€224) | €429 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€104) | €73 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.96 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €11 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €62 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€35) | €35 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€90) | €120 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,647 (€19,735) | €21,070 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (€0.55) | €1.09 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (€61) | €35 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 23% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.83) | €14 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€93) | €48 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.40) | €5.17 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (€2.86) | €3.46 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (€4.04) | €2.39 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (€3.01) | €1.41 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (€1.50) | €2.64 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €14 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 24% more expensive than in Slovenia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€39) | €34 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (€168) | €68 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€65) | €67 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (€4.20) | €1.93 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.77) | €2.50 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€358) | €568 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (€0.21) | €0.06 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €45 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.45 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 31% more expensive than in Slovenia
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