Košice, Košice, Slovakia · Population 222,286
▼ -6% vs Slovakia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €6.07 ($6.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €24.29 ($26.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €1.82 ($1.98) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €138 ($150) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €22.26 ($24.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €58.70 ($63.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €17.00 ($18.48) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €17.00 ($18.48) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €4.45 ($4.84) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €275 ($299) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €191 ($208) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €574 ($624) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Košice is €1,288 ($1,400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €596 ($648) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €775 ($842) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€191 ($208)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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€596 ($648) / moKošice is one of the key cities in Slovakia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €596 ($648), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €191 ($208) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,389 ($1,510) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,067 ($1,160) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Košice is €1,288 ($1,400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €775 ($842) per month.