Slovenia
Slovenia's compact, green capital with a fairy-tale castle, car-free center, and an exceptional farm-to-table dining scene along the Ljubljanica River.
#171 of 250
50% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 720
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Ljubljana is the 171. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 720 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 133% above the median city and adds $ 173 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 256, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 13.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 92% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
22 prices on this page come from live scrapers (6 sources, observed September 28, 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 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/ljubljana. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Cheese (1kg) | 4.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Butter (200g) | 4.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Eggs (12) | 2.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Bread (500g) | 2.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.14 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Tuš |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Coffee (250g) | 7.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tuš |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.95 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 255.75 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 33.41 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 7.04 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 55.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 60.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 206.73 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 45.81 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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