Moving to Slovenia from Greece
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greece to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Greece to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 13.6% more expensive than Greece overall. A €64,304 salary in Greece would need to be roughly €67,732 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Greece to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €67,732
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 49.1% more
Groceries
pay 12.4% more
Transportation
pay 19.1% less
Housing
pay 17.6% more
Childcare
pay 38.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.3% 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 Greece to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Greece 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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Greece 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Greece 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
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in top income tax 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 Greece across all family life metrics.
Data: GSIS, Greece, 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 | Athens | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Athens | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.
Greece passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Greece
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 Greece?
Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 5% higher than Greece 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €16,933 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 Greece and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Greece across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Greece?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
