Bratislava skyline

🇸🇰Cost of Living in Bratislava

Slovakia · Population: 475,000 · Cost Index: 40/100

Cost of Living in Bratislava

Slovakia · Europe

Bratislava is Slovakia's capital, nestled along the Danube River near the Austrian and Hungarian borders. It features a charming Old Town, a growing economy, and offers moderate living costs compared to nearby Vienna.

475,000

Population

40

Cost Index

75

Safety Index

70

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,750 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $957.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$780.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$550.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,500.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,000.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $7.95
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$9.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$45.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$7.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.20
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.30
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$7.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.60
Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.00

Transportation

Avg: $7.85
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$32.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.10
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.50
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.00
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.65

Utilities

Avg: $72.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$185.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$14.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$18.00

Healthcare

Avg: $28.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$30.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$45.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$9.00

Entertainment

Avg: $12.50
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$35.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$8.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.00
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.50

Clothing

Avg: $62.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$75.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$33.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$80.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
EUR
Language
Slovak
Cost Index
40/100
Safety Index
75/100
Quality of Life
70/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.