Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,717) | ¥1,027 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,173) | ¥808 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (¥751) | ¥613 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (¥236) | ¥220 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (¥588) | ¥323 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (¥450) | ¥613 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥1,048) | ¥1,107 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (¥280) | ¥766 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (¥228) | ¥468 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (¥208) | ¥304 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,671) | ¥1,290 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (¥409) | ¥218 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (¥267) | ¥191 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,648 (¥267,538) | ¥365,082 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,068 (¥173,365) | ¥197,136 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (¥33,940) | ¥19,132 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €794 (¥128,811) | ¥174,888 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €621 (¥100,851) | ¥112,259 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (¥22,143) | ¥12,528 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (¥3,004) | ¥4,254 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (¥70,766) | ¥74,559 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥14,609) | ¥25,414 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (¥1,976) | ¥1,338 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,505) | ¥2,815 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (¥16,975) | ¥8,708 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (¥6,093) | ¥5,103 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (¥13,866) | ¥9,892 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (¥12,710) | ¥12,189 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,690 (¥4,007,736) | ¥3,079,890 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (¥234) | ¥170 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥6,324) | ¥9,221 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (¥908) | ¥2,133 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (¥2,435) | ¥2,551 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (¥10,710) | ¥6,000 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6.00 (¥974) | ¥1,337 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.57 (¥742) | ¥930 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 (¥505) | ¥622 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥265) | ¥224 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (¥453) | ¥188 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (¥2,183) | ¥4,604 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥5,346) | ¥4,908 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥2,467) | ¥3,873 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (¥12,254) | ¥7,212 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥8,067) | ¥8,269 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,713) | ¥1,244 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.27 (¥368) | ¥547 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (¥566) | ¥674 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €960 (¥155,831) | ¥51,659 | + 202% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (¥10) | ¥52 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (¥10,325) | ¥9,530 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (¥836) | ¥600 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 555 prices entered by 122 different people.
Cost of living in Slovenia is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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