The differences and similarities between them are revealed in a study released last week by the Median research company. In the 1980s Czechs and Slovaks earned almost the same amount of money, Non-working line German Shepherds purchased from breeders can cost $800 on average, with many puppies costing up to $1,900 each. Breeders of Czech GSDs fetch significantly higher prices for their dogs. For example, puppies from Florida’s K-9 Specialists typically cost between $3,000 and $3,500. Adults that have received specialized training Indices Difference; Consumer Prices in Czech Republic are 6.9% higher than in Slovakia (without rent) Consumer Prices Including Rent in Czech Republic are 15.6% higher than in Slovakia: Rent Prices in Czech Republic are 46.0% higher than in Slovakia: Restaurant Prices in Czech Republic are 5.4% higher than in Slovakia Slovak Republic (1993–present) Slovakia became a member of the European Union in 2004 and signed the Lisbon Treaty in 2007. The Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic went their separate ways after 1 January 1993, an event sometimes called the Velvet Divorce. Slovakia has, nevertheless, remained a close partner with the Czech Republic. This follows another battle between the two over Hungarian claims to areas of Austria and Slovakia (to the east of Moravia, sandwiched between that and Hungary), and Bohemian-captured territory in Hungary itself. Each claim is dropped so that Bohemia unquestionably rules Austria and Slovakia, and Hungary is fully restored to its rulers. I lived in the Czech Republic for 14 years and spent some time in Slovakia—not a lot but yeah, the difference is clear. An aspect of it that always spoke to me was how Slovaks are the ones with the cool music. For an illustration, look no further than the old Czechoslovak anthem, consisting of CZ and SK anthems back-to-back. Slovakians can also refer to anything related to the Slovak Republic, Slovakia, and Slovaks, such as foods, traditions, customs, etc. Most dictionaries and official sources cite that Slovak and Slovakian are the correct terms for anything related to the Slovak Republic and its people. Slovak is used more widely than Slovakian by the locals. religious growth has not occurred with greater religious freedoms in the Czech Republic. The Czech case is especially remarkable when compared to the Slovak Republic. As Andrew Greeley (2003:130) puts it: There is a striking difference in religious affiliation between the two people, one country solidly Catholic [Slovakia], the other [Czech fxS4AAI.