- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | €5.95 (¥761) | ¥1,054 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.56 (¥713) | ¥698 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 (¥372) | ¥436 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (¥108) | ¥205 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 (¥310) | ¥285 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (¥282) | ¥777 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.29 (¥550) | ¥910 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (¥186) | ¥697 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (¥98) | ¥414 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.71 (¥90) | ¥265 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥809) | ¥1,538 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.38 (¥176) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (¥107) | ¥198 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €776 (¥99,387) | ¥231,808 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €548 (¥70,160) | ¥125,591 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (¥21,709) | ¥21,159 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €572 (¥73,255) | ¥113,754 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €418 (¥53,570) | ¥74,885 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (¥13,512) | ¥12,611 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥1,777) | ¥4,134 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (¥49,226) | ¥55,558 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥10,080) | ¥16,830 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥929) | ¥693 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.65 (¥724) | ¥1,827 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (¥9,106) | ¥6,829 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,777) | ¥4,215 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (¥8,955) | ¥8,321 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (¥10,887) | ¥13,972 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,960 (¥2,299,906) | ¥2,590,890 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (¥174) | ¥145 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,543) | ¥11,257 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (¥704) | ¥1,278 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.62 (¥720) | ¥1,016 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (¥3,513) | ¥3,622 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.75 (¥609) | ¥630 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (¥416) | ¥707 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (¥462) | ¥455 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (¥233) | ¥137 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (¥251) | ¥217 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (¥769) | ¥2,939 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (¥2,319) | ¥4,035 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,836) | ¥3,358 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (¥4,957) | ¥12,964 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 (¥3,947) | ¥7,899 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.58 (¥715) | ¥880 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (¥296) | ¥491 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.52 (¥195) | ¥560 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (¥57,910) | ¥49,094 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥12) | ¥56 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (¥3,984) | ¥10,296 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.73 (¥477) | ¥468 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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