Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia · Population 480,902 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Slovakia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €7.89 ($8.58) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €31.57 ($34.32) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.37 ($2.57) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €179 ($194) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €28.94 ($31.46) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €76.30 ($82.94) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €22.10 ($24.02) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €22.10 ($24.02) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €5.79 ($6.29) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €382 ($415) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €266 ($289) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €797 ($866) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bratislava is €1,674 ($1,820) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €792 ($861) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,029 ($1,119) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€266 ($289)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.
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€596 ($648) / moBratislava is the capital and one of the key cities in Slovakia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €792 ($861), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €266 ($289) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,857 ($2,018) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,423 ($1,547) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bratislava is €1,674 ($1,820). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,029 ($1,119) per month.