Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥894) | ¥954 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.75 (¥721) | ¥699 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.85 (¥358) | ¥444 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 (¥93) | ¥200 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (¥226) | ¥253 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (¥251) | ¥622 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.92 (¥491) | ¥903 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (¥186) | ¥771 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥100) | ¥384 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (¥85) | ¥306 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥804) | ¥1,331 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.30 (¥163) | ¥199 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.61 (¥76) | ¥226 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €833 (¥104,558) | ¥268,095 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €652 (¥81,735) | ¥150,794 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (¥18,407) | ¥23,880 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €592 (¥74,321) | ¥140,127 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €435 (¥54,543) | ¥77,433 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (¥12,258) | ¥12,855 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥1,703) | ¥4,197 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €288 (¥36,074) | ¥63,991 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥10,351) | ¥10,809 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,259) | ¥901 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,130) | ¥2,418 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (¥8,174) | ¥6,941 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥4,545) | ¥4,416 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,298) | ¥8,088 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥14,614) | ¥12,131 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,461 (¥2,315,872) | ¥2,676,280 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (¥157) | ¥136 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (¥3,421) | ¥10,384 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.74 (¥720) | ¥1,225 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (¥753) | ¥1,626 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,136) | ¥6,148 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.67 (¥460) | ¥812 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (¥522) | ¥655 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (¥481) | ¥501 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.92 (¥115) | ¥170 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.72 (¥216) | ¥229 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,188) | ¥2,983 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (¥2,925) | ¥3,633 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,883) | ¥3,657 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,273) | ¥12,969 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (¥5,331) | ¥6,422 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.50 (¥690) | ¥1,122 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.05 (¥257) | ¥445 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.40 (¥176) | ¥556 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €338 (¥42,401) | ¥52,544 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥11) | ¥40 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,700) | ¥9,497 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.80 (¥602) | ¥525 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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