Cost of living in Slovakia


Hi everybody,
It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Slovakia
. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Slovakia.
Don't forget to mention where you are living
Let's compare the:
> accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an accommodation in Slovakia?)
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)
> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)
> eduction prices (if you need to pay)
> energy prices (oil, electricity)
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
> prices of a beer or a coffee in a regular pub
Thanks in advance for your participation!
I too am interested in the cost of living in Slovakia and recently contacted distant cousins there. I know in the Bratislava area, the gas is about $8.00 US. You can find a flat for $500 - 650/mo. The food I don't know, as many still keep gardens out of the city and grow much of their own food. I will watch your blog to see what responses you get.
Thanks,
Carol

Hi,
I am from Bratislava and I would like to help you with rental prices of accomodation in Bratislava:)
Normal price for nice apartment in the centre of the town costs from 27,50 € - 35.30 dollars
to 55 € - 70.60 dollars
One EURO is 1.284 dollars
So for one month rental (30 days) it would be
1,059 dollars - 2,118 dolars
Hope I helped:)
Lu
i want to come and study in bratislava can any one help me with schorlaship i am an orphan i need help
Hi,
could you please start a new discussion? Thanks
Hello,
I live in Bratislava and I was astonished when I moved here that I get a cost-of-living allowance from my company, since according to Mercer Consulting (see also mercer.com/costoflivingpr) Bratislava is on rank 30 of worldwide cities when it comes to costs. For comparision, Berlin is on rank 49!
What I find quite expensive compared to the average income are:
- Flats (70 m³ furnished appartment with all side costs between 900 and 1300 €)
- Telephone/Internet/TV combination: about 30 €
- Clothing especially from international brands cost the same as in all the other Euro countries
Quite cheep compared to e.g. Germany:
- Public Transportation: 0,5 - 1 €
- Lunch menues (special offer of the day) 3,6 €
- average meal prices for example for a Pizza: about 8 € (but there are of course more expensive places too)
- beer in a restaurant/pub: 1,2 to 2 €
- local brands in general (food as well as clothing)
Hey Southern-Sun,
Your post was very helpful. On average, what do you find the cost of groceries to be let's say, per week?
And in response to cost of living for all: I have been looking at furnished apt online (primarly using 4°µÍø½ûÇø.com) and have been able to find SEVERAL apts under 650 E, some even including utilities, in the old town center, and are all actually quite nice. Should I be concerned that this may be a gimmick or consider myself lukcy?
Hello,
I from India and will be visiting Hlohovec for 3 months.
Does someone have information about apartments/flats for rent ??
Hi Lionela,
You should start a new topic on the Slovakia forum.
Thank you and good luck
Hello, I would recommend site °µÍø½ûÇøistan.com/cost-of-living , very good source, more-less it fits. If you have some question not included on °µÍø½ûÇøistan, please contact me.
perhaps somebody can comment on this , especially people who lives in Kosice
Restaurants Price
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 5 €
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 19 €
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 3.75 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 1.1 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.55 €
Cappuccino (regular) 1.5 €
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.3 €
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1 €
Markets
Milk (regular), 1 liter 0.7 €
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 0.9 €
Rice (1kg) 1 €
Eggs (12) 1.65 €
Local Cheese (1kg) 6.5 €
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 5.35 €
Apples (1kg) 1 €
Oranges (1kg) 1.02 €
Tomato (1kg) 1.12 €
Potato (1kg) 0.58 €
Lettuce (1 head) 0.79 €
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.5 €
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.5 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.65 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 0.85 €
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 3.25 €
Transportation
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.58 €
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 20 €
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3 €
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2.45 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 8.5 €
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.45 €
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 17500 €
Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 169.44 €
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.13 €
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 20 €
Sports And Leisure
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32 €
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 5 €
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 5.5 €
Clothing And Shoes
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 57 €
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 42.5 €
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 80 €
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 77.5 €
Rent Per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 375 €
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 350 €
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 700 €
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 625 €
Buy Apartment Price
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1350 €
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1000 €
Salaries And Financing
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 695 €
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 5
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