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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Slovakia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.86 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Slovakia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.46 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.64 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 72% lower in Slovakia.

5.46 EUR
1.53 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.24 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.67 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Slovakia.

2.24 EUR
1.56 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.63 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.18 EUR (13.02 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Slovakia.

19.63 EUR
12.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.35 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Slovakia.

16.83 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.29 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.33 EUR (6.77 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Slovakia.

16.29 EUR
6.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.96 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (4.81 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Slovakia.

14.96 EUR
4.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.01 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Slovakia.

3.00 EUR
0.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.43 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.64 EUR (2.82 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Slovakia.

4.43 EUR
2.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.68 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.57 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Slovakia.

3.68 EUR
1.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.37 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.13 EUR (18.32 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Slovakia.

23.37 EUR
17.13 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.66 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.3 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Slovakia.

2.66 EUR
1.22 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.99 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.45 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Slovakia.

3.99 EUR
1.36 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.63 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.9 EUR (11.65 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Slovakia.

15.63 EUR
10.90 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.03 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Slovakia.

1.17 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.65 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (0.97 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Slovakia.

3.65 EUR
0.91 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.98 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.08 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Slovakia.

4.98 EUR
1.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.98 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.13 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Slovakia.

3.98 EUR
1.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.69 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.6 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Slovakia.

7.69 EUR
1.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.4 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 14.33 EUR (15.32 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in the United States.

8.40 EUR
14.33 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.85 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.19 EUR (3.41 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Slovakia.

5.85 EUR
3.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.34 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.77 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Slovakia.

2.34 EUR
0.72 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.19 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Slovakia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.88 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.53 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Slovakia.

4.88 EUR
2.37 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.02 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Slovakia.

2.62 EUR
1.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.48 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.14 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Slovakia.

7.48 EUR
2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.35 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.6 EUR (2.78 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Slovakia.

9.35 EUR
2.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (7.48 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Slovakia.

11.22 EUR
7.00 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 93.53 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 45 EUR (48.12 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Slovakia.

93.53 EUR
45.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.38 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Slovakia.

23.38 EUR
8.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.06 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Slovakia.

2.06 EUR
1.58 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.71 times less for fuel in the United States than in Slovakia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.01 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.7 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in the United States.

1.01 EUR
1.59 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.60 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.71 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.02 times more for transportation in the United States than in Slovakia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 120.65 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (32.08 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Slovakia.

120.65 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.96 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 65% lower in Slovakia.

2.57 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.06 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 16.2 EUR (17.32 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Slovakia.

28.06 EUR
16.20 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.74 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.07 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Slovakia.

1.74 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.21 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.28 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 5% lower in Slovakia.

4.21 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (9.62 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Slovakia.

16.83 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.9 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 34.05 EUR (36.41 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Slovakia.

91.90 EUR
34.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.54 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.94 EUR (12.77 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Slovakia.

35.54 EUR
11.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.11 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Slovakia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3554 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 663.92 EUR (709.88 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Slovakia.

3 554 EUR
663.92 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2226 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 500.28 EUR (534.91 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Slovakia.

2 226 EUR
500.28 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6635 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1190 EUR (1272.01 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Slovakia.

6 635 EUR
1 190 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3842 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 829.43 EUR (886.85 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Slovakia.

3 842 EUR
829.43 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.7 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Slovakia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13354 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4729 EUR (5056.21 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Slovakia.

13 354 EUR
4 729 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8675 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3423 EUR (3659.51 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Slovakia.

8 675 EUR
3 423 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.67 times higher than in Slovakia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5609 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1200 EUR (1282.8 USD) in Slovakia. The average salary is 78.6% lower in Slovakia.

5 609 EUR
1 200 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

103 EUR
102 EUR

Two stars

155 EUR
136 EUR

Three stars

209 EUR
107 EUR

Four stars

268 EUR
169 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
174 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels • Slovakia: 9 cities, 91 hotels

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