Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥806) | ¥1,030 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.88 (¥706) | ¥723 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (¥440) | ¥464 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (¥111) | ¥214 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (¥338) | ¥284 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (¥329) | ¥501 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.74 (¥449) | ¥1,191 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (¥139) | ¥734 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (¥113) | ¥385 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (¥98) | ¥257 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (¥679) | ¥1,788 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.23 (¥148) | ¥217 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (¥98) | ¥244 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €985 (¥118,184) | ¥229,251 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (¥83,913) | ¥119,039 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (¥19,526) | ¥14,600 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €651 (¥78,117) | ¥136,696 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (¥59,975) | ¥114,972 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (¥14,783) | ¥10,415 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥1,655) | ¥3,500 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €311 (¥37,293) | ¥40,095 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥11,147) | ¥10,420 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,086) | ¥803 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,028) | ¥1,906 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥9,544) | ¥5,921 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,236) | ¥4,587 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (¥8,284) | ¥8,447 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (¥12,266) | ¥12,915 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,446 (¥2,092,503) | ¥2,936,380 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (¥156) | ¥143 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (¥3,087) | ¥9,719 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.81 (¥577) | ¥1,375 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (¥674) | ¥807 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (¥3,290) | ¥8,290 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥480) | ¥543 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (¥354) | ¥696 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (¥422) | ¥558 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (¥153) | ¥186 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (¥256) | ¥229 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,394) | ¥2,634 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (¥2,462) | ¥3,927 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,749) | ¥3,170 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥5,986) | ¥10,399 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (¥4,707) | ¥7,477 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥901) | ¥1,286 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (¥276) | ¥495 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.66 (¥199) | ¥522 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 (¥52,251) | ¥47,253 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥10) | ¥26 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥4,072) | ¥8,663 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (¥438) | ¥480 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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