Bratislava, Slovakia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bratislava, Slovakia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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80%
Quality of life -
36%
Cost of living -
61%
Connectivity -
81%
Weather
60
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.6 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 28 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Old Town, Bratislava 1 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Corgoň |
| Most popular local dish | Halusky |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall, St. Martin's Cathedral |
| Discount airline | Wizzair |
| Major airline | Austrian Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Bratislava hlavná stanica, Petržalka, Nové Mesto |
| Primary airports | Bratislava Airport, M. R. Štefánik Airport, Sliač Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 250000 CZK |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Eurovea Shopping Center, Pribinova 8, 811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | E,C,F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Datacomp |
| Best internet carrier | Orange |
| Primary cellular carrier | Orange |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 600 CZK |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Dr.Max |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | Billa |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $30,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $35000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 20% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 6.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Tatra banka |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 159 (police), 155 (ambulance), 150 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 15 |
| Main religion | Catholic |
Quality of life
80%
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69%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
141%
Property to income -
31%
Crime -
57%
Healthcare -
81%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,206 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.07% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €511 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €14,857 |
Cost of living
36%
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Purchasing Power
62%
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Rent
20%
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Food
44%
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Restaurant
43%
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Workspace
39%
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Transport
31%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €667.08 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €503.14 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,192.86 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €830.29 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €11.94 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €0.97 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.38 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €2.68 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €10.94 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.73 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €0.95 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.47 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €4.50 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €6.45 |
| Apples (1kg) | €1.55 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €1.99 |
| Potato (1kg) | €1.06 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €1.22 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.51 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €3.22 |
| Banana (1kg) | €1.56 |
| Onion (1kg) | €0.90 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €12.29 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €8.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €45.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €7.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €2.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.86 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.59 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €2.38 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €216.96 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.07 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €18.82 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €33.82 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €11.94 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €9.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.90 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.76 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €23,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €22,320.77 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €4.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €1.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €16.20 |
