Moving to Slovakia from Japan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Japan to Slovakia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Japan to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 13.3% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥11,948,175 salary in Japan would need to be roughly €68,877 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Japan and Slovakia.
What does your salary buy?
¥11,948,175 → €68,877
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 71.1% more
Groceries
pay 12.4% less
Transportation
pay 5.8% less
Housing
pay 17.1% more
Childcare
pay 2.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.2% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Japan to Slovakia.
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
- 7,367
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52.158
Japan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Slovakia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan generally does better on environment, though Slovakia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Japan generally does better on family life, though Slovakia leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
Japan passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia passport holder visiting Japan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovakia than Japan?
On average Slovakia is around 7% pricier than Japan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €17,219 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a ¥11,948,175 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovakia safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Slovakia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan. About 74% of people in Slovakia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Japan?
Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
