- 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 | €5.92 (¥774) | ¥1,057 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.32 (¥696) | ¥669 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (¥374) | ¥488 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (¥116) | ¥205 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.55 (¥333) | ¥301 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (¥313) | ¥805 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.31 (¥564) | ¥1,035 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (¥202) | ¥757 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (¥92) | ¥427 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (¥96) | ¥293 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.77 (¥754) | ¥1,706 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.40 (¥183) | ¥200 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (¥114) | ¥203 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €830 (¥108,456) | ¥250,637 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €583 (¥76,179) | ¥141,665 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (¥22,152) | ¥19,065 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €611 (¥79,850) | ¥129,819 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (¥56,974) | ¥88,209 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (¥13,785) | ¥13,050 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (¥1,450) | ¥4,177 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €441 (¥57,639) | ¥59,797 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥13,113) | ¥18,392 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,177) | ¥848 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.87 (¥636) | ¥2,575 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,519) | ¥8,514 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (¥4,722) | ¥4,244 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (¥9,270) | ¥8,036 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (¥11,332) | ¥13,887 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,008 (¥2,092,593) | ¥2,423,970 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (¥173) | ¥138 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (¥3,724) | ¥9,995 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥798) | ¥1,229 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (¥812) | ¥998 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (¥3,756) | ¥4,043 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.67 (¥741) | ¥491 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (¥405) | ¥659 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (¥414) | ¥499 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (¥231) | ¥124 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (¥269) | ¥248 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (¥897) | ¥3,401 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (¥2,906) | ¥4,543 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,831) | ¥3,386 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (¥6,613) | ¥10,226 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (¥4,289) | ¥7,804 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.87 (¥636) | ¥918 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (¥285) | ¥479 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.45 (¥190) | ¥573 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (¥63,548) | ¥53,237 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥12) | ¥44 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (¥4,183) | ¥11,808 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.74 (¥489) | ¥546 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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