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Cost of Living in Banská Štiavnica

Banská Štiavnica, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia · Population 9,208

▼ -16% vs Slovakia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€532 ($578)
Couple, monthly€951 ($1,034)
Family of four, monthly€1,237 ($1,345)

Estimated Prices in Banská Štiavnica

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€5.46 ($5.94)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€21.86 ($23.76)per meal
Cappuccino€1.64 ($1.78)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€124 ($135)per month
Monthly public transport pass€20.04 ($21.78)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€52.83 ($57.42)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€15.30 ($16.63)per month
Fitness club membership€15.30 ($16.63)per month
Cinema ticket€4.01 ($4.36)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€241 ($262)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€168 ($182)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€503 ($547)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Banská Štiavnica is €1,159 ($1,260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €532 ($578) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €692 ($752) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€168 ($182)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Zvolen

22 km away · Banská Bystrica

Handlová

31 km away · Nitra

Levice

34 km away · Nitra

Banská Bystrica

36 km away · Banská Bystrica

Zlaté Moravce

37 km away · Nitra

Prievidza

40 km away · Nitra

Detva

40 km away · Banská Bystrica

Other Major Cities in Slovakia

Bratislava

Bratislava · pop. 480,902

€792 ($861) / mo

Košice

Košice · pop. 222,286

€596 ($648) / mo

Petržalka

Bratislava · pop. 112,118

€596 ($648) / mo

Prešov

Prešov · pop. 81,223

€596 ($648) / mo

Žilina

Žilina · pop. 79,873

€596 ($648) / mo

Nitra

Nitra · pop. 75,301

€596 ($648) / mo

Banská Bystrica

Banská Bystrica · pop. 73,054

€596 ($648) / mo

Trnava

Trnava · pop. 63,184

€596 ($648) / mo

Living in Banská Štiavnica

Banská Štiavnica is one of the key cities in Slovakia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €532 ($578), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €168 ($182) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,237 ($1,345) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €951 ($1,034) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Banská Štiavnica is €1,159 ($1,260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €692 ($752) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banská Štiavnica expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €532 ($578) per month in Banská Štiavnica including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Slovakia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Banská Štiavnica?
A net salary of around €692 ($752) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Banská Štiavnica with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Banská Štiavnica is €1,159 ($1,260).
How much is rent in Banská Štiavnica?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €241 ($262) per month in the city centre and €168 ($182) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €503 ($547).
Is Banská Štiavnica cheaper than Slovakia on average?
Yes — Banská Štiavnica is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Slovakia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Banská Štiavnica?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €124 ($135) in Banská Štiavnica. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €5 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Banská Štiavnica compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Banská Štiavnica is estimated at €20 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Banská Štiavnica are estimates based on Slovakia national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,208). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.