Cost of Living in Ljubljana
Summary of cost of living in Ljubljana, Slovenia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,480.2 (€2,958.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,017.3 (€864.8), excluding rent.
- Ljubljana is 41.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ljubljana is, on average, 74.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $17.65 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $70.58 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $11.18 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $4.12 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.71 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.74 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.01 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.10 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.56 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.16 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.56 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.14 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.23 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.71 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.16 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.99 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.64 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.68 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.75 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.89 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.98 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $7.99 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.13 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.47 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.76 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $43.53 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.29 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.06 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $19.97 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.81 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $30,759.46 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,840.22 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $330.51 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $19.61 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $46.34 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $52.94 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $22.40 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $9.41 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $660.20 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $14,322.18 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $114.99 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $43.31 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $118.28 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $145.91 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,123.82 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $876.61 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,117.45 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,502.12 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $626.04 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $471.99 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,969.22 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.60 | |
Prices in Ljubljana
This city had 625 entries in the past 12 months by 72 different contributors.
Last update: 10 May 2026
Last update: 10 May 2026
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Aleksander
on Mar 09, 2026:
These prices are way to low, it is more expensive, at least 15-20% more
Tukan Smith
on Mar 03, 2024:
I think it's beautiful from pictures I have seen.would need more in depth info about Slovenia before making the move but I would like to take up holiday there
Matej
on Feb 23, 2023:
Housing in the US is foreign owned. Expected monthly rental is unrealistic which why homelessness in Seattle is a real problem as is the continued exodus from the area. State side housing isn’t a right. Its a privilege as are most basic human rights recognised by the European Union. Its the reason why most of us who are immigrants are choosing careers in ICT and moving back to our home countries to help meet those demands. Where I live its 88% more expensive than living in Ljubljana which is about 6000€ per month.
Jernej
on Aug 17, 2022:
This is completely wrong and ridiculous. You need to add at least 20% to be even close to reality. Probably 30%-40% would be more accurate.