Žilina ranks 5th of 7 priced cities in Slovakia on cost — $1,148 a month in essentials, 18% above Prešov, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,403 covers that 1.2×. 106.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 11.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°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 | $497 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $592 |
| Groceries | $137 |
| Dining out | $235 |
| Utilities | $256 |
| Local transport | $23 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,148 |
| Avg net salary | $1,403 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $788 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $923 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Žilina, 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 | $7.97 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.52 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.28 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.07 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.40 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.83 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.36 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.26 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.12 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.56 |
| 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 | $1.14 |
| Monthly transit pass | $22.78 |
| Taxi start | $1.71 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.14 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.78 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $235.40 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.98 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.11 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Žilina has 106.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the highest of the 10 Slovakia cities we track. Slovakia's national figure is 104.5, so Žilina runs 2 above 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 | -0.2°C | -4°C | 87% | 79% | 74 mm |
| Feb | 2.7°C | -0.9°C | 81% | 75% | 75 mm |
| Mar | 5.5°C | 2.1°C | 72% | 63% | 52 mm |
| Apr | 9.5°C | 6.7°C | 70% | 62% | 69 mm |
| May | 14°C | 12.6°C | 74% | 66% | 95 mm |
| Jun | 19°C | 19.3°C | 75% | 59% | 87 mm |
| Jul | 20.1°C | 20.7°C | 74% | 58% | 105 mm |
| Aug | 20.2°C | 21.1°C | 76% | 55% | 108 mm |
| Sep | 15.5°C | 15°C | 80% | 62% | 95 mm |
| Oct | 10.4°C | 8.6°C | 85% | 69% | 76 mm |
| Nov | 5.4°C | 2.6°C | 88% | 78% | 62 mm |
| Dec | 1.8°C | -1.6°C | 89% | 82% | 74 mm |
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