Cost of living in Slovakia

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8393POSTS

18 years ago

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!

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GuestPoster180520 Guest

0POSTS

17 years ago

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
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-conve … =USD;amt=1

So for one month rental (30 days) it would be
1,059 dollars - 2,118 dolars

Hope I helped:)

Lu
www.bratislavaholiday.com

confideence Member

1POSTS

16 years ago

i want to come and study in bratislava can any one help me with schorlaship i am an orphan i need help

Julien Founder

53218POSTS

16 years ago

Hi,

could you please start a new discussion? Thanks

Southern-Sun New member

4POSTS

16 years ago

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)

allively Member

14POSTS

16 years ago

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 4expat.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?

lionela Member

2POSTS

15 years ago

Hello,

I from India and will be visiting Hlohovec for 3 months.

Does someone have information about apartments/flats for rent ??

Christine ViP

42879POSTS

15 years ago

Hi Lionela,

You should start a new topic on the Slovakia forum.

Thank you and good luck

lukas.tencer Member

22POSTS

15 years ago

#10

Hello, I would recommend site expatistan.com/cost-of-living , very good source, more-less it fits. If you have some question not included on expatistan, please contact me.

kevler New member

6POSTS

13 years ago

#11

perhaps somebody can comment on this , especially people who lives in Kosice

http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ci … ity=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

oscarmike Member

1POSTS

13 years ago

#12

Hi y'all!

I am new here and considering moving to Slovakia, Bratislava. So I was wondering how much would be enough for a decent living. I intend to live quite close to city center, preferably renting 1-2 room apartment. Cheers.