Martin ranks 4th of 7 priced cities in Slovakia on cost — $1,144 a month in essentials, 17% above Prešov, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,528 covers that 1.3×. 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Aug 20°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 | $467 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $513 |
| Groceries | $127 |
| Dining out | $205 |
| Utilities | $317 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,144 |
| Avg net salary | $1,528 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $683 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $769 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Martin, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.11 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $45.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.11 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.85 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.11 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.94 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.29 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.07 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.55 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.06 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.62 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.36 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.16 |
| 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 | $1.42 |
| Monthly transit pass | $28.48 |
| Taxi start | $1.71 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.25 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.77 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $304.29 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $12.53 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.57 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Martin has 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 6th-highest of 10 Slovakia cities we track. Slovakia's national figure is 104.5, so Martin runs 1 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 | -1.1°C | -4.7°C | 86% | 78% | 71 mm |
| Feb | 1.9°C | -1.5°C | 81% | 74% | 75 mm |
| Mar | 4.9°C | 1.6°C | 71% | 62% | 54 mm |
| Apr | 8.9°C | 6.2°C | 70% | 62% | 66 mm |
| May | 13.4°C | 12.1°C | 75% | 66% | 95 mm |
| Jun | 18.5°C | 18.7°C | 74% | 58% | 90 mm |
| Jul | 19.5°C | 20°C | 74% | 57% | 105 mm |
| Aug | 19.7°C | 20.5°C | 76% | 55% | 102 mm |
| Sep | 14.9°C | 14.4°C | 80% | 62% | 91 mm |
| Oct | 9.6°C | 7.9°C | 85% | 69% | 78 mm |
| Nov | 4.6°C | 2°C | 88% | 78% | 64 mm |
| Dec | 1°C | -2.2°C | 89% | 83% | 70 mm |
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