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Košice vs Bratislava

Slovakia vs Slovakia · 312 km apart

Košice

Slovakia

€596 ($648)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Bratislava

Slovakia

€792 ($861)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseKošiceBratislavaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6.60$8.58Košice
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$26.40$34.32Košice
Cappuccino$1.98$2.57Košice
Monthly groceries (single person)$150$194Košice
Monthly public transport pass$24.20$31.46Košice
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$63.80$82.94Košice
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$18.48$24.02Košice
Fitness club membership$18.48$24.02Košice
Cinema ticket$4.84$6.29Košice
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$299$415Košice
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$208$289Košice
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$624$866Košice
Total single-person budget$648$861Košice
Average net salary$1,400$1,820

Verdict

Košice is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Košice runs about $648 versus $861 in Bratislava — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Bratislava leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Košice  ·  Full cost of living in Bratislava

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Košice cheaper than Bratislava?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $648 per month in Košice versus $861 in Bratislava — about 33% less.
How far is Košice from Bratislava?
The straight-line distance between Košice and Bratislava is approximately 312 km (194 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Košice or Bratislava?
The estimated average net salary is $1,400 in Košice and $1,820 in Bratislava. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $752 in Košice versus $959 in Bratislava per month.