Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Slovakia instead of British Indian Ocean Territory, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$8.14
€7.81
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$7.98
€7.65
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.58
€1.51
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.39
€1.33
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.35
€1.29
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.03
€5.79
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.89
€3.73
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.43
€3.29
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.12
€2.99
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.73
€0.70
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.79
€0.76
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.96
€0.92
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.51
€1.45
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.58
€0.56
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.61
€0.59
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.34
€6.08
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$26.69
€25.59
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$24,429.89
€23,422.72
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.64
€11.16
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$20.60
€19.75
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$566.87
€543.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$468.12
€448.82
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$171.07
€164.02
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$400.86
€384.33
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$8,069.66
€7,736.97
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.99
€1.90
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.35
€2.25
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.24
€5.02
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$40.04
€38.39
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.21
€7.88
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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British Indian Ocean Territory
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Slovakia
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$63.57
€60.95
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$29.21
€28.00
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$78.92
€75.67
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$92.27
€88.47
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