Moving to Slovenia from Czech Republic
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Czech Republic to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 14.4% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,587,802 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €67,243 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Czech Republic to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,587,802 → €67,243
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 37.1% more
Groceries
pay 16.1% more
Transportation
pay 0.2% less
Housing
pay 11.7% more
Childcare
pay 25.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.8% 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 Czech Republic to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Czech Republic to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in adult obesity rate.
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 Czech Republic 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
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.
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 Czech Republic across all family life metrics.
Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, 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 | Prague | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Czech Republic
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 Czech Republic?
Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 3% higher than Czech Republic on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 CZK1,587,802 comparable salary, that's around €16,811 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Czech Republic and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Czech Republic 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 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
