Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovakia and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 4.4% higher than in Slovakia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 13.6% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 49.3% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 30.7% higher than in Slovakia | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 0.0% lower than in Slovakia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 31.8% 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 € | 9.30 € | +16.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 3.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 3.50 € | +45.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.46 € | 2.03 € | -17.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.20 € | +29.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.39 € | 1.60 € | +15.4 % |
Markets | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.72 € | 3.95 € | +6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.21 € | -1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.64 € | -18.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.28 € | 2.62 € | -20.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.78 € | 5.58 € | -3.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.07 € | 3.30 € | +7.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.96 € | 6.14 € | +24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.97 € | +26.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.80 € | +3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 0.82 € | -14.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.79 € | 1.02 € | -43.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.70 € | +12.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.76 € | +14.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.14 € | -12.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.66 € | -13.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 1.11 € | +17.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 € | 1.82 € | +12.4 % |
| 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 € | 3.67 € | +22.5 % |
| 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) | 5.88 € | 5.84 € | -0.6 % |
| 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) | 25,009.63 € | 27,033.46 € | +8.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 226.53 € | 130.65 € | -42.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.46 € | 16.86 € | -28.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.39 € | 29.15 € | +67.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.07 € | 40.64 € | +4.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.66 € | 13.69 € | +0.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.40 € | 8.00 € | -4.8 % |
Childcare | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 456.31 € | 453.02 € | -0.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,540.00 € | 8,804.23 € | +3.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.06 € | 75.37 € | +21.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.71 € | 31.60 € | -3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.53 € | 78.35 € | +9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.09 € | 92.89 € | +10.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 589.74 € | 906.27 € | +53.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 476.03 € | 710.12 € | +49.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 944.12 € | 1,440.65 € | +52.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 746.97 € | 1,057.95 € | +41.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 314.90 € | 344.18 € | +9.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 240.86 € | 214.60 € | -10.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovakia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,158.95 € | 1,735.16 € | +49.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.24 | 3.50 | -17.6 % |
| Last update: | 19 July 2025 | 22 July 2025 | |
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