Moving to Slovenia from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 55.9% more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ572,552 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly €80,427 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 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Guatemala and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ572,552 → €80,427
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 4.1% more
Transportation
pay 55.5% more
Housing
pay 78.7% more
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.2% 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 Guatemala to Slovenia.
people moved from Guatemala to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Guatemala 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
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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 Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, 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 | Guatemala City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Guatemala
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 Guatemala?
On average Slovenia is around 23% pricier than Guatemala, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €20,107 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a GTQ572,552 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 Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Guatemala?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
