Cost of Living in Slovakia
Summary of cost of living in Slovakia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,881.8 (€2,569.7), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $834.2 (€743.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Slovakia is, on average, 31.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Slovakia is, on average, 58.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €8.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €44.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €8.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.56 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.82 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.40 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €0.95 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.25 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.79 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.09 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.12 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.78 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.79 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.95 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.81 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.59 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.63 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.38 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.79 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.93 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.60 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.61 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €20.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.64 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €23,290.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €23,552.86 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €235.71 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €22.45 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €17.85 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €40.48 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €17.26 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.10 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €450.29 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €11,653.16 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €63.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €31.80 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €73.74 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €82.59 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €626.48 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €501.21 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,008.31 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €805.18 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €288.09 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €218.40 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,169.24 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.95 | |
Prices in Slovakia
This country had 2421 entries in the past 12 months by 238 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2026
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Last update: 15 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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