Moving to Slovenia from China

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from China to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.3 times more expensive than China overall. A CN¥508,140 salary in China would need to be roughly €114,714 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

CN¥508,140 €114,714

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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

Restaurants

pay 4.9 times more

Groceries

pay 76.5% more

Transportation

pay 91.2% more

Housing

pay 3.3 times more

Childcare

pay 1.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 70.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 CNY = 0.1291 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 China to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
170 ↑ 47% vs 2022

people moved from China 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 China to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CN
0.5
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CN
17.4
SI
5.8

China generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CN
$1,487
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CN
25.2
SI
33.3

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CN
64.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CN
9.3t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CN
41.4
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CN
41.5%
SI
6.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CN
4.7%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
SI
$48,100

China 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

CN
76.1 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than China across all family life metrics.

Data: State Administration of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beijing Rain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beijing Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Beijing Ljubljana
Jan 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
China passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting China

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter China 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 China?

No — Slovenia is on average about 75% more expensive than China. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €28,678 in Slovenia on a CN¥508,140 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?

China 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 0.5 in China.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to China?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 25.2 in China. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN SI
Population 1,410,539,758 2,101,208
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) Euro (€)
Languages Chinese Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +86 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112