COST OF LIVING IN SLOVAKIA
Living in Slovakia is very safe; Slovakia is a peaceful country, not any more dangerous than any other EU country. According to the Global Peace Index, it was the 24th safest country of the world in 2009 (20th in 2008 and 17th in 2007). Slovak people are usually very kind and helpful. However, that doesn't mean that people should not watch their things. Mostly on large public places a wallet or a purse can be stolen. People should be very cautious when dealing with money on such places.
Cost Of Accommodation in Slovakia
Because of the deep economic changes this country had to go through, Slovakia belongs to the less developed countries in European Union. However, the standard of living is growing very fast and in some areas of social life it is already on average or above the average of EU countries.
In general, the cost of living (utility costs, prices, etc.) in Slovakia is lower than in west European countries like UK, France or Germany. Living costs vary from region to region and are also dependent on fluctuations in the prices of food, energy and other everyday necessities.
Cost Of Living in Slavakia Chart
| Minimum living standard (always set on 1st of July) |
| Person |
2008 – 2009 * |
2009 – 2010 |
2010 – 2011 |
2011 – 2012 |
2002 – 2013 |
| 1 adult |
178,92 EUR/month |
185,19 EUR/month |
185,38 EUR/month |
189,83 EUR/month |
194,58 EUR/month |
| 2nd adult |
124,81 EUR/month |
129,18 EUR/month |
129,31 EUR/month |
132,42 EUR/month |
135,74 EUR/month |
| Child |
81,66 EUR/month |
84,52 EUR/month |
84,61 EUR/month |
86,65 EUR/month |
88,82 EUR/month |
| Monthly household expenses in Slovakia (2011) |
| Category |
EUR / person / month |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
64,36 |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
69,51 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
9,21 |
Healthcare |
9,21 |
Post and Transport |
42,28 |
Leisure and culture |
40,81 |
Clothing and shoes |
16,97 |
Others |
54,81 |
| Average consumer prices in Slovakia (dec. 2008) |
| Product |
Price / Unit |
| 98 octane petrol |
1,164 EUR / litre |
| Diesel |
1,173 EUR / litre |
| Electricity |
0,189 EUR / kWh |
| Natural gas |
0,043 EUR / kWh |
| Rice |
1,504 EUR / kg |
| Wheat flour |
0,476 EUR / kg |
| Granulated sugar |
0,917 EUR / kg |
| Milk |
0,702 EUR / litre |
| Vegetable oil |
2,159 EUR / litre |
| 12% beer |
0,572 / half a liter |
| Cigarettes (Marlboro) |
2,897 EUR / 20 pieces |
| Washing powder |
3,202 EUR / kg |
| Children's leather shoes |
26,136 EUR / 1 pair |
| Women's leather shoes |
53,665 EUR / 1 pair |
| Men's leather shoes |
58,533 EUR / 1 pair |
| Men's long-sleeved shirt |
20,131 EUR / 1 piece |
| Women's long-sleeved sweater |
25,182 EUR / 1 piece |
| Train, one-way trip, economy class, 91–100 km |
4,780 EUR / ticket |
| Bus, one-way trip, 91–100 km |
4,332 EUR / ticket |
| TV licence |
3,253 EUR / month |
| LCD television |
631,147 EUR / piece |
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