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Cost of Living in Žiar nad Hronom

Žiar nad Hronom, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia · Population 16,433

▼ -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 Žiar nad Hronom

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 Žiar nad Hronom 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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Zvolen

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Prievidza

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Banská Bystrica

27 km away · Banská Bystrica

Partizánske

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Zlaté Moravce

40 km away · Nitra

Detva

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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 Žiar nad Hronom

Žiar nad Hronom 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 Žiar nad Hronom 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 Žiar nad Hronom expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €532 ($578) per month in Žiar nad Hronom 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 Žiar nad Hronom?
A net salary of around €692 ($752) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Žiar nad Hronom with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Žiar nad Hronom is €1,159 ($1,260).
How much is rent in Žiar nad Hronom?
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 Žiar nad Hronom cheaper than Slovakia on average?
Yes — Žiar nad Hronom 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 Žiar nad Hronom?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €124 ($135) in Žiar nad Hronom. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €5 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Žiar nad Hronom compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Žiar nad Hronom is estimated at €20 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Žiar nad Hronom are estimates based on Slovakia national averages adjusted for city size (population 16,433). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.