City in Kosice Region, Slovakia
Cost of living in Košice
How much a month costs in Košice
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,690–2,480 (€1,500–2,200).
Prices in Košice
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €500–800 | $563–900 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–600 | $450–675 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €60–110 | $68–124 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €6–9 | $6.8–10.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €12–22 | $14–25 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 43/100
A value score of 43/100 means Košice gives more quality of life per dollar than 42% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 3 places we cover in Slovakia.
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Cost of living across Slovakia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Košice | $1,690–2,480 | 43/100 |
| Bratislava | $2,250–3,150 | 25/100 |
| High Tatras | $2,480–3,600 | 18/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Košice
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Košice?
About $900–1,240 on a lean budget, $1,690–2,480 for a comfortable month and $3,150–4,730 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Košice?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €500–800 ($563–900) a month in the center and €400–600 ($450–675) outside it.
How much does food cost in Košice?
A local meal is €6–9 ($6.8–10.1); a mid-range restaurant is €12–22 ($14–25) per person.
Is Slovakia expensive?
Prices in Slovakia are about 58% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Košice city
- Košice Airport
- University Hospital L. Pasteur
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.