Bratislava vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Bratislava (Slovakia) · Overall index 43.5 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 36% more expensive than Bratislava.
- Groceries in Edinburgh is 40% more expensive than in Bratislava.
- Rent in Edinburgh is 38% more expensive than in Bratislava.
| Item | Bratislava | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +38% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,101 | $1,443 | +31% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $747 | $1,162 | +56% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,960 | $2,865 | +46% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,482 | $1,811 | +22% |
| Groceries | +40% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.74 | $0.92 | +24% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.11 | $3.19 | +51% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.67 | $3.73 | +40% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.49 | $3.67 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.65 | $11.8 | +36% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.72 | $9.77 | +27% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10 | $14.3 | +43% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.3 | $4.4 | +33% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.08 | $1.49 | +38% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.64 | $3.65 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.12 | +43% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.52 | +51% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.51 | $2.33 | +54% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.49 | $2.2 | +48% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.31 | $1.8 | +37% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.96 | $10.7 | +34% |
| Transport | +38% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.43 | $1.64 | +15% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $60.7 | $74 | +22% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.84 | $2.9 | +58% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.99 | $1.29 | +30% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.46 | $0.68 | +48% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,688 | $20,187 | +59% |
| Dining out | +30% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.6 | $14.3 | +13% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.4 | $93.6 | +55% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.67 | $9.08 | +36% |
| Cappuccino | $2.91 | $3.72 | +28% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.36 | $1.73 | +27% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.07 | $4.94 | +21% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.61 | $5.59 | +21% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.01 | $1.43 | +42% |
| Telecom | +34% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $38.6 | $54.3 | +41% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.3 | $53.6 | +44% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.24 | +4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.8 | $13 | +48% |
| Utilities & household | +28% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $109 | $122 | +12% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.16 | +14% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.6 | $3.41 | +31% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.92 | $1.06 | +15% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.7 | $18 | +31% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $50.5 | $61.5 | +22% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.95 | $12.3 | +37% |
| Men's haircut | $19.1 | $26.7 | +40% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.8 | $20.3 | +47% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,067 | $1,472 | +38% |
3,336 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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