Moving to Slovenia from Belgium
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Belgium to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 23.2% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €67,000 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly €51,400 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 33.6% less
Groceries
pay 13.8% less
Transportation
pay 25.2% less
Housing
pay 22.2% less
Childcare
pay 48.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.5% 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 Slovenia?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €51,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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 Slovenia cost about 14% less than cities in Belgium.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Belgium 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
Belgium generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.
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
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
Belgium generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia 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
Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment 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
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Slovenia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs Belgium
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brussels | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from Belgium to Slovenia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Belgium
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 Slovenia than Belgium?
Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 23% cheaper than Belgium 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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around €12,850 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
With 34.2 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 Belgium and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Belgium generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Belgium?
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 35.7 in Belgium. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
