Košice ranks 6th of 7 priced cities in Slovakia on cost — $1,492 a month in essentials, 53% above Prešov, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,510 covers that 1.0×. 103 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 13.7 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Jul 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $724 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $958 |
| Groceries | $141 |
| Dining out | $235 |
| Utilities | $358 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,492 |
| Avg net salary | $1,510 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,230 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,811 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Košice, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $54.10 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.11 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.56 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.11 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.62 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.07 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.06 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.93 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.36 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.12 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.75 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.85 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.17 |
| Taxi start | $1.71 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.25 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.88 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $337.28 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.98 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.83 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.25 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Košice has 103 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Slovakia cities we track. Slovakia's national figure is 104.5, so Košice runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.4°C | -4.1°C | 85% | 75% | 42 mm |
| Feb | 2.8°C | -0.7°C | 80% | 70% | 41 mm |
| Mar | 6°C | 2.7°C | 69% | 60% | 43 mm |
| Apr | 10.9°C | 8.1°C | 65% | 60% | 61 mm |
| May | 15.4°C | 14.1°C | 71% | 62% | 94 mm |
| Jun | 20.4°C | 20.8°C | 71% | 59% | 95 mm |
| Jul | 21.6°C | 22.5°C | 70% | 56% | 104 mm |
| Aug | 21.6°C | 22.6°C | 72% | 52% | 87 mm |
| Sep | 16.5°C | 16.1°C | 77% | 56% | 84 mm |
| Oct | 10.8°C | 9.1°C | 82% | 62% | 68 mm |
| Nov | 5.3°C | 2.8°C | 88% | 75% | 54 mm |
| Dec | 1.5°C | -1.8°C | 89% | 82% | 42 mm |
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