Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,452) | ¥1,028 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥975) | ¥723 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (¥794) | ¥519 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (¥192) | ¥197 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.17 (¥472) | ¥316 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (¥298) | ¥629 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,024) | ¥962 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (¥258) | ¥902 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (¥181) | ¥574 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (¥181) | ¥285 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,692) | ¥1,208 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (¥256) | ¥184 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (¥138) | ¥206 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,081 (¥160,883) | ¥326,267 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €854 (¥127,189) | ¥171,772 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (¥40,536) | ¥28,488 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €864 (¥128,586) | ¥157,603 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 (¥91,907) | ¥82,713 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 (¥32,965) | ¥24,082 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (¥2,858) | ¥4,699 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (¥61,989) | ¥47,482 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥13,110) | ¥32,093 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,252) | ¥1,313 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,795) | ¥1,878 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (¥12,516) | ¥6,136 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,467) | ¥5,199 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥14,889) | ¥8,989 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (¥19,097) | ¥13,588 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,966 (¥3,717,070) | ¥2,700,660 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥227) | ¥165 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (¥5,436) | ¥10,143 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (¥2,338) | ¥2,497 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,191) | ¥1,967 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (¥8,011) | ¥5,380 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥960) | ¥650 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (¥539) | ¥938 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (¥372) | ¥702 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (¥179) | ¥218 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥447) | ¥216 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥2,233) | ¥3,927 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (¥3,573) | ¥4,141 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥2,222) | ¥3,600 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (¥8,933) | ¥4,000 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥7,432) | ¥5,993 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,634) | ¥984 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.09 (¥312) | ¥472 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥447) | ¥575 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (¥84,633) | ¥101,122 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (¥9) | ¥52 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥8,933) | ¥9,280 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.60 (¥685) | ¥592 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Slovenia is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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