Slovakia
A small, walkable Slovak capital on the Danube with a charming old town, quirky street sculptures, and easy day-trip access to Vienna and Budapest.
#99 of 250
11% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 592
Based on NYC = 100 index
Bratislava is the 99. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 592 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 84% above the median city and adds $ 110 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 201, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 17.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 58% below the median: chicken breast (1kg) $ 9, milk (1 liter) $ 1. You also get off lightly on housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
7 prices on this page come from live scrapers (5 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Bratislava, Slovakia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/bratislava. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 826.96 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Balkan and Slovak property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,452.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Balkan and Slovak property portals (per-listing) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.06 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 200.75 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 48.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 55.63 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 55.86 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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