Moving to Slovenia from Arkansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arkansas to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 6.2% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly €64,334 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 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €64,334

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 4.8% less

Groceries

pay 9.5% less

Transportation

pay 25.3% more

Housing

pay 24.1% less

Childcare

pay 47.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.7% 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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

AR
38.3%
SI
20.2%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
SI
89.0%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
SI
$48,100

Slovenia performs significantly better than Arkansas across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs

Slovenia performs significantly better than Arkansas 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.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Little Rock Ljubljana
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°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 Arkansas?

Headline costs are within a few percent between Slovenia and Arkansas; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.

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 €16,084 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 Arkansas and Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Arkansas?

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

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

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

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At a Glance

SI
Population 2,915,918 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