Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,611) | ¥1,013 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,203) | ¥808 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (¥696) | ¥613 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥242) | ¥220 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (¥678) | ¥323 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (¥684) | ¥613 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,240) | ¥1,107 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (¥320) | ¥766 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (¥312) | ¥468 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (¥206) | ¥304 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,653) | ¥1,290 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (¥343) | ¥218 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (¥198) | ¥191 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (¥212,703) | ¥365,082 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (¥144,981) | ¥197,136 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (¥61,846) | ¥19,132 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (¥126,753) | ¥156,916 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (¥94,274) | ¥102,459 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (¥19,529) | ¥8,349 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥2,283) | ¥4,448 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥80,545) | ¥74,559 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (¥56,381) | ¥25,414 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (¥1,896) | ¥1,338 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,611) | ¥2,815 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (¥10,483) | ¥8,708 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥5,641) | ¥5,103 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥15,708) | ¥9,892 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (¥17,043) | ¥12,189 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (¥4,832,684) | ¥3,007,320 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (¥254) | ¥169 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (¥2,176) | ¥8,198 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,352) | ¥2,133 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (¥483) | ¥2,551 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥8,054) | ¥6,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (¥886) | ¥1,337 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥604) | ¥930 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (¥468) | ¥622 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (¥213) | ¥224 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥644) | ¥188 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,682) | ¥4,604 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥5,389) | ¥4,908 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (¥3,395) | ¥3,881 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (¥4,027) | ¥7,212 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (¥14,627) | ¥8,269 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥1,049) | ¥1,244 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (¥570) | ¥547 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (¥374) | ¥674 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (¥47,213) | ¥51,659 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (¥4,833) | ¥9,530 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,568) | ¥602 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 567 prices entered by 120 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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