Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovakia and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 3.9% higher than in Slovakia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 12.7% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 44.8% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 29.7% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 0.3% lower than in Slovakia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 32.2% higher than in Slovakia | |
Restaurants | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.00 € | 14.00 € | +75.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 3.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.47 € | 2.02 € | -18.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 2.17 € | +26.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.40 € | 1.61 € | +14.6 % |
Markets | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.70 € | 3.94 € | +6.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.22 € | -1.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.64 € | -18.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.25 € | 2.60 € | -19.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.77 € | 5.53 € | -4.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.08 € | 3.30 € | +7.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.95 € | 6.16 € | +24.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.96 € | +24.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.79 € | +1.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.81 € | -14.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.01 € | -43.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.70 € | +11.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.75 € | +11.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.13 € | -13.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.66 € | -13.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 1.11 € | +16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.63 € | 1.81 € | +10.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 5.50 € | +5.8 % |
Transportation | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 1.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.85 € | +28.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.09 € | +8.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 € | 23.00 € | +15.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.87 € | 5.85 € | -0.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +39.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,931.48 € | 26,859.97 € | +7.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 224.35 € | 129.86 € | -42.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.70 € | 17.49 € | -29.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.75 € | 29.42 € | +65.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.45 € | 40.22 € | +4.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.66 € | 13.62 € | -0.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.35 € | 8.00 € | -4.2 % |
Childcare | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 457.82 € | 445.64 € | -2.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,540.00 € | 8,581.08 € | +0.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.06 € | 74.55 € | +20.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.12 € | 31.56 € | -4.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.25 € | 78.04 € | +8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.20 € | 91.43 € | +7.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 616.28 € | 917.94 € | +48.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 490.52 € | 720.88 € | +47.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 998.03 € | 1,464.36 € | +46.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 780.13 € | 1,074.45 € | +37.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 318.97 € | 339.85 € | +6.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 243.69 € | 212.88 € | -12.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,149.35 € | 1,711.62 € | +48.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.29 | 3.51 | -18.1 % |
| Last update: | 18 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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