Moving to Slovenia from Arizona

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Arizona to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Arizona to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 13.8% cheaper than Arizona. A $75,000 salary in Arizona would need to be roughly €55,084 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 87°F in Phoenix, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Arizona to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €55,084

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 11.7% less

Groceries

pay 16.9% less

Transportation

pay 2.5% more

Housing

pay 39.0% less

Childcare

pay 40.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 30.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 EUR (June 2026)

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?

Real numbers on people moving from Arizona to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
108 ↑ 12% vs 2022

people moved from United States to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Arizona and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
SI
20.2%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
SI
89.0%

Arizona performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
SI
$48,100

Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs

Slovenia performs significantly better than Arizona across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Phoenix Ljubljana
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Slovenia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Slovenia than Arizona?

Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 16% cheaper than Arizona on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €13,771 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Working remotely from Slovenia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Arizona?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Arizona?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Arizona, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SI
Population 6,392,017 2,101,208
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +386
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112