Slovakia

Cost of Living in Bratislava

Monthly Total

$2,210

$38,675

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$876

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$44

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$876

$15,330

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$239

$4,183

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$138

$2,415

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$144

$2,520

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$420

$7,350

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$219

$3,833

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$135

$2,363

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$38

$665

Monthly Total

$2,210

$38,675

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