Moving to Slovenia from Brazil

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brazil to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brazil to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 86.7% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly €115,333 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 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brazil to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

R$384,308 €115,333

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.3 times more

Groceries

pay 61.2% more

Transportation

pay 24.8% more

Housing

pay 2.7 times more

Childcare

pay 71.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 84.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 0.171 EUR (July 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?

How many people actually move from Brazil to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
32 ↓ 22% vs 2022

people moved from Brazil 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
SI
33.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
SI
6.3t

Brazil generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
SI
1.5

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Brasilia Ljubljana
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Brazil without a 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 Slovenia than Brazil?

No — Slovenia is on average about 76% more expensive than Brazil. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €28,833 in Slovenia on a R$384,308 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Brazil?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR SI
Population 217,240,060 2,101,208
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +386
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112