Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,701) | ¥1,510 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (¥848) | ¥760 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (¥661) | ¥442 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (¥167) | ¥222 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (¥526) | ¥344 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (¥318) | ¥713 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥987) | ¥855 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (¥237) | ¥1,035 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (¥207) | ¥461 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (¥184) | ¥271 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,637) | ¥1,299 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (¥266) | ¥205 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (¥196) | ¥227 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 (¥145,433) | ¥218,917 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (¥119,976) | ¥128,457 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (¥35,366) | ¥27,749 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €893 (¥126,148) | ¥187,909 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 (¥71,122) | ¥76,748 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €274 (¥38,646) | ¥19,268 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (¥2,713) | ¥4,419 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (¥58,825) | ¥43,152 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥12,441) | ¥17,240 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,189) | ¥1,196 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,704) | ¥3,024 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (¥11,878) | ¥6,406 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (¥5,166) | ¥3,885 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (¥13,683) | ¥8,497 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (¥18,123) | ¥10,842 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (¥3,673,543) | ¥3,145,430 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (¥220) | ¥167 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (¥5,291) | ¥13,986 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 (¥2,219) | ¥2,137 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,130) | ¥1,967 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (¥7,602) | ¥4,294 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥911) | ¥677 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (¥512) | ¥635 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (¥353) | ¥529 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (¥170) | ¥195 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (¥321) | ¥192 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,590) | ¥3,899 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Slovenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥4,239) | ¥3,808 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,835) | ¥3,606 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥7,101) | ¥9,510 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥8,474) | ¥6,842 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,875) | ¥1,086 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (¥308) | ¥566 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (¥377) | ¥564 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 (¥80,314) | ¥106,060 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥8,527) | ¥12,147 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (¥615) | ¥602 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 878 prices entered by 107 different people.
Cost of living in Slovenia is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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