Moving to Slovenia from Bahrain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahrain to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bahrain to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 38.9% more expensive than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,303 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly €65,999 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 86°F in Manama, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bahrain to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
BHD28,303 → €65,999
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 36.4% more
Transportation
pay 53.1% more
Housing
pay 21.5% more
Childcare
pay 46.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Bahrain to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahrain and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
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
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.
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
Bahrain performs better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia performs significantly better than Bahrain across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, 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 | Manama | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Manama | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Bahrain Meteorological Services,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.
Bahrain passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Bahrain?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Slovenia and Bahrain; 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 BHD28,303 comparable salary, that's around €16,500 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
With 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovenia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahrain and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Bahrain?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Bahrain?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.
