Moving to Slovenia from China
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 93.5% more expensive than China overall. A CN¥500,000 salary in China would need to be roughly €129,000 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.3 times more
Groceries
pay 52.9% more
Transportation
pay 57.2% more
Housing
pay 2.7 times more
Childcare
pay 22.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.7% more
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?
CN¥500,000 → €129,000
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 57% more than cities in China.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from China to Slovenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from China to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
China 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
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 China 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
China 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
China 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia performs significantly better than China across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Administration of Taxation (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs China
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Shanghai | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/36°F (10°/2°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/60°F (23°/16°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/47°F (17°/9°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Shanghai | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/33°F (7.7°/0.5°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/35°F (8.6°/1.5°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 55°/41°F (12.7°/5.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 65°/51°F (18.6°/10.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 74°/60°F (23.5°/15.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/77°F (31.6°/24.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.3°/14.7°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.6°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.4°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from China to Slovenia?
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 holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting China
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 China?
No — Slovenia is on average about 93% 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 €32,250 in Slovenia on a CN¥500,000 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 34.2 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 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 31.1 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 68°F in Shanghai. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Shanghai gets 43.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In China, the official language is Chinese.
