Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (118 kr) | 145 kr | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (86 kr) | 101 kr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (51 kr) | 63 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (40 kr) | 38 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.46 (52 kr) | 36 kr | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (87 kr) | 56 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (121 kr) | 116 kr | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (25 kr) | 26 kr | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (16 kr) | 18 kr | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,392 (16,186 kr) | 20,491 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (10,462 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (4,463 kr) | 755 kr | + 491% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 (8,818 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (5,817 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (1,409 kr) | 341 kr | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (150 kr) | 284 kr | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (5,812 kr) | 3,898 kr | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (4,068 kr) | 1,184 kr | + 243% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (87 kr) | 59 kr | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (116 kr) | 313 kr | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (988 kr) | 970 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (407 kr) | 414 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,133 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (1,278 kr) | 1,310 kr | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 55% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (348,720 kr) | 336,675 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (18 kr) | 18 kr | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (157 kr) | 892 kr | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (98 kr) | 73 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (35 kr) | 196 kr | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (581 kr) | 309 kr | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (64 kr) | 131 kr | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (44 kr) | 90 kr | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (34 kr) | 85 kr | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (17 kr) | 36 kr | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (24 kr) | 29 kr | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (151 kr) | 396 kr | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovakia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (349 kr) | 421 kr | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (245 kr) | 312 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (291 kr) | 639 kr | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (930 kr) | 935 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (70 kr) | 220 kr | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (35 kr) | 48 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.41 (28 kr) | 66 kr | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (3,407 kr) | 5,355 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (1.16 kr) | 2.00 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (349 kr) | 470 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (130 kr) | 72 kr | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 28% cheaper than in Sweden
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