General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bratislava |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.3% |
| Gdp | $115.4 billion |
| Size | 49,035 km² |
| Population | 5.46 million |
| Population density | 111/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.53 |
| City population | 55.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -2∘C |
| Summer | 22∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Slovak |
| Population able to read | 99.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 21.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 26.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 33.3 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Slovak Airlines |
| Main airport | Bratislava Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $3.75 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 19% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $20000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 101.43/MBits |
| Tld | .sk |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 84.5% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Alza.sk |
| Supermarket | Tesco |
| Pharmacy | Dr.Max |
| Drugstore | dm drogerie markt |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 4:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Ice hockey |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bryndzové halušky | Potato dumplings with sheep cheese | 5-8 |
| Kapustnica | Traditional Slovak cabbage soup | 4-6 |
| Pirohy | Dumplings filled with potatoes, cheese, or meat | 5-7 |
| Guláš | Beef stew | 6-8 |
| Palacinky | Pancakes | 4-6 |
| Trdelník | Sweet pastry rolled on a stick and grilled | 3-5 |
| Lokše | Potato pancakes | 3-5 |
| Skalický trdelník | Sweet pastry filled with poppy seeds or walnuts | 4-6 |
| Šúľance | Boiled potato dumplings | 4-6 |
| Oštiepok | Smoked sheep cheese | 5-7 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Borovicka | A juniper-flavored spirit | $3-5 |
| Demänovka | A honey liqueur | $4-6 |
| Horečka | A herbal liqueur | $3-5 |
| Slivovica | A plum brandy | $4-6 |
| Tatranský Čaj | A herbal tea | $2-4 |
| Žilina | A beer | $2-4 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden Carvings | Handcrafted wooden figurines, bowls, and other items | €5-€50 |
| Embroidered Textiles | Traditional Slovakian embroidery on tablecloths, pillowcases, and other items | €10-€100 |
| Ceramic Pottery | Hand-painted ceramic plates, bowls, and vases | €10-€50 |
| Sheepskin Slippers | Warm and comfortable slippers made from sheepskin | €20-€50 |
| Slovakian Cheese | A variety of traditional Slovakian cheeses, including bryndza, oštiepok, and parenica | €5-€10 per kg |
| Slovakian Wine | A variety of Slovakian wines, including white, red, and rosé | €5-€20 per bottle |
| Slovakian Beer | A variety of Slovakian beers, including pilsner, lager, and dark beer | €1-€3 per bottle |
| Slovakian Chocolate | A variety of Slovakian chocolates, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate | €2-€5 per bar |
| Slovakian Honey | A variety of Slovakian honey, including acacia honey, linden honey, and buckwheat honey | €5-€10 per jar |
| Slovakian Marzipan | A variety of Slovakian marzipan, including marzipan fruits, marzipan animals, and marzipan flowers | €3-€10 per piece |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Easter Monday | Varies | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Victory Day | May 8 | Celebrates the end of World War II in Europe |
| Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | July 5 | Celebrates the arrival of the two Byzantine missionaries who brought Christianity to Slovakia |
| Slovak National Uprising Day | August 29 | Commemorates the Slovak National Uprising against Nazi Germany in 1944 |
| Constitution Day | September 1 | Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of Slovakia |
| Day of the Virgin Mary of the Seven Sorrows | September 15 | Celebrates the Virgin Mary |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Celebrates all Christian saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Nový Čas |
| Online news | SME.sk |
| Tv | Markíza |
| Radio | Rádio Expres |