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Diéty

Daily allowance on a business trip (meal compensation)

What does “Diéty” mean in Slovakia?

Diéty (daily allowances) are payments an employer makes for each day of a business trip to cover food costs. They are most often mentioned for drivers (MKD): for them, diéty make up a significant part of their monthly income.

This part is not taxed, so the real take-home pay is higher than it seems from the basic salary. The amounts of daily allowances depend on the country visited and are set by law — check the current rates on [employment.gov.sk](https://www.employment.gov.sk).

Important. In job offers for drivers, always ask separately about the salary and daily allowances (diéty): "€2,600 + diéty" and "€2,600 including diéty" mean different incomes.

Examples of use

SK
I also receive meal allowances with my salary.
In addition to my salary, I also receive daily allowances.
SK
Dietary allowances are not taxed.
Daily allowances are not taxed.
SK
In Switzerland, the daily allowances are higher.
In Switzerland, daily allowances are higher.

Frequently asked questions

Are diets taxed?
No, within legal limits, this is a tax-free compensation.
Who pays them?
For employees on business trips — most often drivers in international transport.

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