Moving to Slovenia from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2015
2 ↑ 100% vs 2010

people born in Dominica live in Slovenia · UN DESA

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 Dominica 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

DM
13.8
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
SI
33.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
SI
6.3t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
SI
$48,100

Slovenia performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
SI
1.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Roseau Ljubljana
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Dominica and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Dominica?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM SI
Population 74,629 2,101,208
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112