Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Slovakia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Slovakia are 26.7% lower than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Slovakia are 26.6% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Slovakia are 26.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Slovakia are 45.8% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Slovakia are 26.1% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Slovakia is 41.8% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 8.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 40.00 € | -50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 2.00 € | -71.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 2.50 € | -64.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.12 € | 2.27 € | -44.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 1.63 € | -34.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 1.37 € | -19.9 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 3.77 € | -6.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.19 € | 1.29 € | -40.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.77 € | -28.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 3.22 € | +10.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 € | 5.38 € | +53.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.10 € | 3.15 € | -38.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.49 € | 5.11 € | -39.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.72 € | -28.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.77 € | -3.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.92 € | -7.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.70 € | 1.72 € | +1.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.57 € | +5.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.58 € | -21.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.82 € | 1.25 € | -31.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.62 € | 0.75 € | -53.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 5.00 € | -61.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.84 € | 0.91 € | -68.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.32 € | 1.44 € | -56.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 5.00 € | -50.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.00 € | -66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 59.80 € | 30.00 € | -49.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 1.61 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 € | 12.00 € | -76.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.37 € | 6.12 € | -17.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,550.00 € | 23,290.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,672.78 € | 22,930.00 € | -22.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.98 € | 226.66 € | +90.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.33 € | 29.64 € | +12.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.95 € | 18.04 € | -13.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.78 € | 36.16 € | -11.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.16 € | 14.28 € | -40.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 8.10 € | -46.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 296.08 € | 471.82 € | +59.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,778.52 € | 10,064.44 € | +14.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.78 € | 63.14 € | -22.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.49 € | 32.37 € | -3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.70 € | 75.32 € | -6.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.09 € | 88.81 € | -20.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 790.83 € | 590.45 € | -25.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 644.76 € | 478.17 € | -25.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,302.12 € | 965.15 € | -25.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,015.54 € | 727.54 € | -28.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 480.94 € | 343.35 € | -28.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 319.24 € | 256.78 € | -19.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Slovakia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,619.44 € | 1,119.53 € | -57.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.36 | 4.19 | +24.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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