Cost of living in Ljubljana is very similar to Prague (without rent).
Rent in Ljubljana is 14% cheaper than in Prague.
Cost of living including rent in Ljubljana is 9% lower than in Prague.
Food in Ljubljana is 14% more expensive than in Prague.
Transport in Ljubljana is 40% cheaper than in Prague.
| Ljubljana | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ljubljana | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 9.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.1 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.79 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.41 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.25 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.89 $ | 1.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.72 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.52 $ | 6.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.44 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.9 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 56.6 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.3 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.65 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.62 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.97 $ | 3.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 175 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
239 $ | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.2 $ | 22.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 645 $ | 756 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,176 $ | 1,359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 805 $ | 1,012 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,568 $ | 1,872 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,439 $ | 7,685 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,196 $ | 5,446 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,752 $ | 1,865 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 5.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.3 $ | 64.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.33 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 18.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92.5 $ | 89.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 460 $ | 723 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,580 $ | 12,545 $ |