Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (131 kr) | 129 kr | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (65 kr) | 85 kr | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (51 kr) | 71 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (41 kr) | 40 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (25 kr) | 37 kr | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (76 kr) | 57 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (18 kr) | 27 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (16 kr) | 13 kr | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (126 kr) | 119 kr | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (20 kr) | 23 kr | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 (11,223 kr) | 15,543 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (9,259 kr) | 12,865 kr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (2,729 kr) | 915 kr | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €893 (9,735 kr) | 10,020 kr | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (5,489 kr) | 7,323 kr | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €274 (2,982 kr) | 430 kr | + 593% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (209 kr) | 260 kr | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (4,540 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (960 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (92 kr) | 133 kr | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (131 kr) | 164 kr | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (917 kr) | 892 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (399 kr) | 409 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (1,056 kr) | 838 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (1,399 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (283,489 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (410 kr) | 745 kr | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 35% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (171 kr) | 70 kr | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (87 kr) | 100 kr | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (587 kr) | 200 kr | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (70 kr) | 34 kr | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (39 kr) | 25 kr | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (27 kr) | 33 kr | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (13 kr) | 25 kr | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (25 kr) | 22 kr | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (200 kr) | 281 kr | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Slovenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (327 kr) | 464 kr | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (142 kr) | 291 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (548 kr) | 810 kr | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (654 kr) | 1,001 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (145 kr) | 138 kr | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (24 kr) | 41 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (29 kr) | 77 kr | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (6,198 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.69 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (658 kr) | 334 kr | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (47 kr) | 68 kr | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 15% cheaper than in Sweden
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