Prešov is the cheapest of Slovakia's 7 priced cities — $975 a month in essentials, 38% below Bratislava at $1,575. The average net salary of $1,306 covers that 1.3×. 103.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 12.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Jul 21°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 | $454 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $638 |
| Groceries | $125 |
| Dining out | $154 |
| Utilities | $214 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $975 |
| Avg net salary | $1,306 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $650 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $824 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Prešov, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.40 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $28.48 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.97 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.96 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.94 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.39 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.18 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.01 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.91 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.11 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.60 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.95 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.64 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.05 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.74 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.07 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.62 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.78 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.14 |
| Monthly transit pass | $28.48 |
| Taxi start | $2.85 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.71 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.83 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $194.51 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $19.17 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.78 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $41.77 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.39 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Prešov has 103.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Slovakia cities we track. Slovakia's national figure is 104.5, so Prešov 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 | -0.6°C | -4.4°C | 84% | 77% | 41 mm |
| Feb | 2.4°C | -1.2°C | 80% | 72% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 5.5°C | 2.1°C | 70% | 61% | 39 mm |
| Apr | 10.3°C | 7.5°C | 65% | 60% | 56 mm |
| May | 14.9°C | 13.5°C | 70% | 63% | 81 mm |
| Jun | 20°C | 20.2°C | 70% | 59% | 71 mm |
| Jul | 21.2°C | 21.8°C | 68% | 56% | 89 mm |
| Aug | 21.2°C | 22°C | 72% | 53% | 69 mm |
| Sep | 16.1°C | 15.4°C | 76% | 57% | 78 mm |
| Oct | 10.3°C | 8.4°C | 82% | 63% | 67 mm |
| Nov | 4.9°C | 2.2°C | 87% | 76% | 48 mm |
| Dec | 1.3°C | -2.1°C | 88% | 83% | 40 mm |
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