Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,296) | ¥1,510 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥991) | ¥777 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.19 (¥454) | ¥442 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (¥104) | ¥210 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (¥320) | ¥332 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (¥238) | ¥626 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (¥851) | ¥855 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.16 (¥164) | ¥1,035 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (¥149) | ¥461 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (¥112) | ¥271 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.34 (¥758) | ¥1,299 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 (¥203) | ¥205 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (¥122) | ¥227 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (¥154,702) | ¥218,917 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €591 (¥83,947) | ¥128,457 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (¥13,608) | ¥27,749 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (¥118,643) | ¥187,909 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (¥71,148) | ¥76,748 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (¥9,569) | ¥19,268 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (¥1,572) | ¥4,419 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (¥48,833) | ¥43,152 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (¥23,987) | ¥17,240 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (¥2,643) | ¥1,196 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,751) | ¥3,024 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 128% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥11,541) | ¥6,406 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (¥11,363) | ¥3,885 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥14,204) | ¥8,497 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥11,363) | ¥10,842 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (¥3,473,390) | ¥3,145,430 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (¥253) | ¥167 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (¥4,684) | ¥13,986 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,192) | ¥2,137 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (¥680) | ¥1,967 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥7,102) | ¥4,294 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (¥346) | ¥677 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (¥535) | ¥635 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (¥413) | ¥529 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (¥207) | ¥195 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (¥296) | ¥192 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (¥2,997) | ¥3,899 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovakia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥3,850) | ¥3,808 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (¥3,233) | ¥3,606 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (¥22,953) | ¥9,510 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (¥6,586) | ¥6,842 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥1,009) | ¥1,086 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (¥311) | ¥566 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (¥284) | ¥564 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (¥41,629) | ¥106,060 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (¥16) | ¥56 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (¥4,261) | ¥12,147 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (¥646) | ¥600 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 913 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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