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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 1.79 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Slovakia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Slovakia.

5.14 EUR
1.53 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.77 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Slovakia.

2.10 EUR
1.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.18 EUR (13.85 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 34% lower in Slovakia.

18.46 EUR
12.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.69 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Slovakia.

15.83 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.33 EUR (7.2 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Slovakia.

15.32 EUR
6.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.12 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Slovakia.

14.07 EUR
4.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Slovakia.

2.82 EUR
0.94 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Slovakia.

4.17 EUR
2.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Slovakia.

3.46 EUR
1.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 16.11 EUR (18.32 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Slovakia.

21.97 EUR
16.11 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Slovakia.

2.50 EUR
1.22 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Slovakia.

3.75 EUR
1.36 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.9 EUR (12.4 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Slovakia.

14.69 EUR
10.90 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Slovakia.

1.10 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Slovakia.

3.43 EUR
0.91 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.22 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Slovakia.

4.69 EUR
1.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Slovakia.

3.75 EUR
1.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Slovakia.

7.23 EUR
1.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.47 EUR (15.32 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in the United States.

7.90 EUR
13.47 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.19 EUR (3.63 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 42% lower in Slovakia.

5.50 EUR
3.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Slovakia.

2.20 EUR
0.72 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.06 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Slovakia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Slovakia.

4.59 EUR
2.37 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Slovakia.

2.46 EUR
1.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.27 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Slovakia.

7.03 EUR
2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.6 EUR (2.96 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Slovakia.

8.79 EUR
2.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (7.96 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Slovakia.

10.55 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 87.93 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 45 EUR (51.18 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Slovakia.

87.93 EUR
45.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.1 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Slovakia.

21.98 EUR
8.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Slovakia.

1.93 EUR
1.58 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.69 times less for fuel in the United States than in Slovakia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.35 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.42 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.84 times more for transportation in the United States than in Slovakia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (34.12 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Slovakia.

113.43 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Slovakia.

2.42 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 16.2 EUR (18.42 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Slovakia.

26.38 EUR
16.20 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Slovakia.

1.64 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.55 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 1% lower in the United States.

3.96 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 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (10.24 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Slovakia.

15.83 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 34.05 EUR (38.72 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Slovakia.

86.40 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 33.41 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.94 EUR (13.58 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Slovakia.

33.41 EUR
11.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.8 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 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 663.92 EUR (755.04 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Slovakia.

3 342 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 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 500.28 EUR (568.94 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Slovakia.

2 093 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 6238 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1190 EUR (1352.93 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Slovakia.

6 238 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 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 829.43 EUR (943.26 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 77% lower in Slovakia.

3 612 EUR
829.43 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.54 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 12555 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4729 EUR (5377.85 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Slovakia.

12 555 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 8156 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3423 EUR (3892.3 USD) in Slovakia. The price of this product is 58% lower in Slovakia.

8 156 EUR
3 423 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Slovakia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.39 times higher than in Slovakia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5273 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1200 EUR (1364.41 USD) in Slovakia. The average salary is 77.2% lower in Slovakia.

5 273 EUR
1 200 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91.2 EUR
-

Two stars

129 EUR
109 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
96.1 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
140 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
180 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Slovakia: 6 cities, 71 hotels

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