VanBasket Slovakia

Food Prices in Slovakia — November 2026

Name: Slovakia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

104

vs World Average

+4%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.14

-36% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.14

+20% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.85

-18% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.00

+33% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$44.24

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

sour cream

kaufland classic, olma · 200 g

Kaufland, Rimavská Sobota 30 Sep

0.66 €
Sýrové Koule

Bersi Snack · 120 g

Tesco, Liptovský Mikuláš 15 Aug

1.59 €
Active protein Greek style joghurt

Rajo, rajo · 150

CBA, Krompachy 25 Jun

0.99 €
sýr eidam 45 procent blocek

clever · 250g

Billa, Dunajská Streda 29 Jan

2.49 €
Nutella

Ferrero · 600g

Kaufland, Bratislava 30 Aug

7.49 €
Nutella

Ferrero · 15.0 g

Kaufland, Bratislava 30 Aug

5.49 €
Tofu pikantní párky

Lunter · 200 g

Tesco, Prešov 28 May

2.29 €
Ferrero Rocher

Ferrero · 200 g

Tesco Expres, Bratislava 12 Nov

9.39 €
Lindor

Lindt · 200 g

Tesco Expres, Bratislava 12 Nov

7.89 €
Voda ochucená citrón

Natura

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

1.1 €
Milk cream

Balila · 18 g

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

0.14 €
Lahôdkový šalát

Preto Radoma

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

2.95 €
Jogobella broskev, malina

Zott · 150 g

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

0.49 €
Herring fillets in tomato sauce

Sokra

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

1.29 €
366116 Zlatý Výber

Popradská · 75 g

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

1.1 €
Kit Kat hazelnut

Nestlé · 41,9 g

Potraviny u Klimov, Banská Bystrica 13 Nov

0.85 €
Nutella

Nutella, Ferrero Technical Services Srl · 1000g

Billa, Košice 16 Nov deal

8.99 €
Boisson au soja, sucré

Vemondo · 1 L

Lidl, Martin 17 Aug

1.39 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Slovakia is close to the world average (index 104). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −3.6% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −18.2%
Eggs −3.5%
Chicken −6.0%
Rice and cereals −7.8%
Water +0.8%
Cheese −9.9%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +35.9%
Beer −1.6%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Slovakia

Slovakia

104

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Czech Republic 105.4 +5.4%

Hungary 101 +1%

Serbia 99.5 -0.5%

Jordan 110 +10%

Taiwan 110 +10%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Slovakia?

Food in Slovakia is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 104 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Slovakia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Slovakia you can expect to spend around $312. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 104 (world = 100).

How does Slovakia compare to similar countries?

Slovakia has a VanBasket Index of 104. Similar or nearby countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia.

How often is the food price data for Slovakia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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