Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,336) | ¥1,140 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.56 (¥717) | ¥728 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (¥422) | ¥418 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (¥84) | ¥210 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.84 (¥238) | ¥275 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (¥224) | ¥668 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (¥479) | ¥1,129 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (¥164) | ¥710 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (¥148) | ¥393 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 (¥99) | ¥255 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.34 (¥688) | ¥1,985 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.45 (¥186) | ¥206 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (¥93) | ¥211 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €914 (¥117,927) | ¥217,328 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €631 (¥81,427) | ¥126,162 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (¥11,414) | ¥16,068 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (¥100,428) | ¥132,665 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €519 (¥66,920) | ¥70,782 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (¥10,697) | ¥9,982 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €9 (¥1,219) | ¥4,119 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €335 (¥43,188) | ¥42,816 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥10,327) | ¥15,187 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,188) | ¥663 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥977) | ¥1,759 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (¥8,238) | ¥7,849 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,520) | ¥3,745 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥10,691) | ¥8,707 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (¥12,484) | ¥16,382 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,043 (¥2,326,982) | ¥2,749,320 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (¥163) | ¥144 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,571) | ¥11,441 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,082) | ¥700 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (¥618) | ¥1,350 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,760 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (¥314) | ¥2,342 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (¥485) | ¥937 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (¥375) | ¥540 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (¥169) | ¥142 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (¥268) | ¥247 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥1,869) | ¥2,858 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (¥3,009) | ¥4,449 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,905) | ¥3,459 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (¥6,641) | ¥16,372 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (¥5,992) | ¥3,771 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.80 (¥748) | ¥1,130 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.13 (¥275) | ¥520 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.71 (¥220) | ¥517 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (¥37,800) | ¥56,570 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥13) | ¥49 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (¥4,019) | ¥9,121 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (¥696) | ¥554 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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