Moving to Slovenia from Denmark

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Denmark to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Denmark to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 23.5% cheaper than Denmark overall. A DKK484,582 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly €46,266 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 Denmark to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

DKK484,582 €46,266

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

Calculate with your salary →

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 32.8% less

Groceries

pay 28.0% less

Transportation

pay 45.7% less

Housing

pay 11.5% less

Childcare

pay 5.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 DKK = 0.1338 EUR (June 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.

Get free moving quotes to Slovenia

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Denmark to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
4

people moved from Denmark 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

How Denmark and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
SI
5.8

Denmark generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
SI
33.3

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

DK
13.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
SI
6.3t

Denmark performs better than Slovenia 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

DK
45.0
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.1%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DK
81.7 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
SI
1.5

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

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Copenhagen Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
View all months
Month Copenhagen Ljubljana
Jan 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Denmark 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 Denmark?

Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 29% cheaper than Denmark 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 DKK484,582 comparable salary, that's around €11,566 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 Denmark and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Denmark 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 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Denmark?

Denmark 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 43.8 in Denmark. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

Share this

At a Glance

DK SI
Population 5,920,767 2,101,208
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Danish Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +386
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112 112