Moving to Slovenia from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.7 times more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS864,429 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly €139,307 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
GHS864,429 → €139,307
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 3.4 times more
Groceries
pay 21.9% more
Transportation
pay 83.8% more
Housing
pay 3.3 times more
Childcare
pay 3.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 99.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ghana to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.
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
Ghana 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
Ghana generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Ghana 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
Ghana 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 Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, 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 | Accra | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.
Ghana passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa RequiredData: 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 Ghana?
On average Slovenia is around 112% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €34,827 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a GHS864,429 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Ghana?
Ghana 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 1.4 in Ghana. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Ghana, the official language is English.
