Moving to Slovakia from Australia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Australia to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Australia to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 39.1% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$110,000 salary in Australia would need to be roughly €41,500 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bratislava averages 61°F vs 72°F in Sydney, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 37.6% less
Groceries
pay 30.8% less
Transportation
pay 19.5% less
Housing
pay 46.3% less
Childcare
pay 62.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.1% 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.
What salary do you need in Slovakia?
What does your salary buy?
A$110,000 → €41,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Slovakia cost about 31% less than cities in Australia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Australia 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
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29.419
Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Australia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Australia 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
share of households with internet
Australia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Australia 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
Australia performs better than Slovakia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Australian Taxation Office (2016), Tax Directorate, Slovakia (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovakia vs Australia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sydney | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Sydney | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
Bureau of Meteorology,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Can you move from Australia to Slovakia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia 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.
Australia passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Slovakia than Australia?
On average Slovakia is about 39% less expensive than Australia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €10,375 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a A$110,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.8 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?
Australia performs better than Slovakia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Australia?
Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 40.9 in Australia. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 72°F in Sydney. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Sydney gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Australia, the official language is English.
