Moving to Slovenia from Iceland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iceland to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iceland to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 50.0% cheaper than Iceland overall. A ISK9,100,000 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly €33,400 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 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 53.3% less
Groceries
pay 41.8% less
Transportation
pay 41.7% less
Housing
pay 56.7% less
Childcare
pay 50.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.2% 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.
What salary do you need in Slovenia?
What does your salary buy?
ISK9,100,000 → €33,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Iceland to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.
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
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
Iceland generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Iceland performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment 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
Iceland generally does better on family life, though Slovenia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Directorate of Internal Revenue (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs Iceland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Reykjavik | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Reykjavik | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from Iceland to Slovenia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Iceland
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 Iceland?
On average Slovenia is about 50% less expensive than Iceland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €8,350 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a ISK9,100,000 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: 34.2 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?
Iceland 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 1.3 in Iceland.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Iceland?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 43.7 in Iceland. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
