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Porquê a Eslováquia?

the million dollar question

4. Custo de vida

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Because of the deep economic changes this country had to go through, Slovakia belongs to the less developed countries in European Union. However, the standard of living is growing very fast and in some areas of social life it is already on average or above the average of EU countries.
In general, the cost of living (utility costs, prices, etc.) in Slovakia is lower than in west European countries like UK, France or Germany. Living costs vary from region to region and are also dependent on fluctuations in the prices of food, energy and other everyday necessities.

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Consumer Prices in Banska Bystrica are 13.59% lower than in Porto

Consumer Prices Including Rent in Banska Bystrica are 17.84% lower than in Porto

Rent Prices in Banska Bystrica are 33.51% lower than in Porto

Restaurant Prices in Banska Bystrica are 22.34% lower than in Porto

Groceries Prices in Banska Bystrica are 5.96% lower than in Porto

Local Purchasing Power in Banska Bystrica is 5.30% lower than in Porto

You would need around 1,725.31€ in Banska Bystrica to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 2,100.00€ in Porto (assuming you rent in both cities)

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