Moving to Slovenia from Canada
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Canada to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Canada to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 5.1% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$103,526 salary in Canada would need to be roughly €55,037 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Canada to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
CA$103,526 → €55,037
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 9.0% more
Groceries
pay 17.8% less
Transportation
pay 3.2% less
Housing
pay 10.4% less
Childcare
pay 20.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.6% 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 Canada to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Canada 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
Canada 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Canada 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
Canada 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
Canada performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Canada 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
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Canada leads in life expectancy.
Data: Canada Revenue Agency, 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 | Ottawa | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Canada
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Canada?
Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 14% cheaper than Canada 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 CA$103,526 comparable salary, that's around €13,759 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Canada and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Canada 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 2.3 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Canada?
Canada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 25.0 in Canada. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
