Average salary before tax           €1371 / $1520,65 a month (2019)

Average salary after  tax              €1024.05 / $1135,92 a month (2019)

From 1 January 2020 the minimum wage is €580 before tax and €476,74 after tax. It also affects the basic amount of social and other insurance payments.

Food and drinks in cafes and restaurants

Both locals and tourists like to explore the cafes and restaurants in the city. Average prices are reasonable and there are a lot of cheap local bars, pubs, and snack bars with Slovak cuisine.

Groceries in stores and supermarkets

Usually the cheap foods are vegetables, milk and some alcohol, while fruits, meats and cigarettes are much more pricey.

Public transport and taxi, fuel and cars.

The most profitable way of going around the city on public transport is using monthly passes and season tickets for a series of trips than buying it separately. Taxi is relatively cheap, compared to the other EU countries. Fuel cost in Slovakia and Austria is almost the same, but much cheaper than in, say, France or Italy.

Utilities, mobile communications and Internet.

Utilities aren’t cheap in Slovakia, especially electricity, everyone is trying to save it as much they can – it is improper to leave heating or lights on.

Internet speed is usually good.

Sport, entertainment and leisure

Outdoor activities, sport and regular things as theaters, cinemas and concerts are very popular in Slovakia. Memberships and tickets are usually not very expensive.

Kindergartens and schools for little foreigners

The state kindergartens and schools are free; you only pay for meals and extra activities.

Shopping: clothes and footwear

Average mass market prices in Bratislava

Renting an apartment in Slovakia

Apartment rent usually eats up a large part of the family budget – up to 50% of income of 1 and up to 30% of a couple.

Prices below are for city of Bratislava. In Bratislava region and other cities the price is 20% less.