Cost of living in Slovakia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.94 (£3.32) | £3.87 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (£1.01) | £1.15 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (£2.45) | £3.62 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (£2.96) | £2.68 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.47) | £4.97 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (£1.28) | £2.07 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (£0.89) | £0.95 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (£0.81) | £2.09 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (£1.63) | £2.26 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 (£0.54) | £1.09 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,643 (£1,386) | £2,472 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (£578) | £2,016 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €320 (£270) | £196 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 (£720) | £1,581 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (£506) | £1,137 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (£118) | £157 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (£11) | £28 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (£337) | £308 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (£142) | £85 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £16 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£69) | £73 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (£34) | £34 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£84) | £84 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (£84) | £90 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,764 (£14,986) | £29,140 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (£1.34) | £1.47 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£24) | £104 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £4.83 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (£2.53) | £8 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£42) | £60 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (£4.64) | £4.25 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.16) | £1.94 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (£2.45) | £4.31 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (£1.23) | £2.25 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (£1.76) | £1.83 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £15 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Slovakia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£23) | £37 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £22 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (£21) | £122 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (£67) | £69 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (£5.06) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (£2.53) | £3.62 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.41 (£2.03) | £5.51 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (£247) | £500 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.08) | £0.16 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (£25) | £41 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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