City in Drava, Slovenia
Cost of living in Maribor
How much a month costs in Maribor
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,810 (€1,700–2,500).
Prices in Maribor
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €550–850 | $619–956 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–650 | $450–731 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–120 | $79–135 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €16–28 | $18–32 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–45 | $34–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 53/100
A value score of 53/100 means Maribor gives more quality of life per dollar than 52% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 7 places we cover in Slovenia.
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Cost of living across Slovenia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Maribor
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Maribor?
About $1,010–1,460 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,810 for a comfortable month and $3,940–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Maribor?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €550–850 ($619–956) a month in the center and €400–650 ($450–731) outside it.
How much does food cost in Maribor?
A local meal is €8–12 ($9.0–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €16–28 ($18–32) per person.
Is Slovenia expensive?
Prices in Slovenia are about 63% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Marprom (Maribor city bus)
- UKC Maribor
- Visit Maribor Pohorje
- Marprom fares (June 2026)
- Pohorje cable car prices
- Slovenian Railways passenger site
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.