Moving to Slovakia from Illinois
What to Expect
Considering a move from Illinois to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Illinois to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 29.5% cheaper than Illinois. A $75,000 salary in Illinois would need to be roughly €50,108 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Illinois and Slovakia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €50,108
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.6% less
Groceries
pay 23.3% less
Transportation
pay 1.6% more
Housing
pay 39.6% less
Childcare
pay 69.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 39.3% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Slovakia cost about 30% less than cities in Illinois.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Illinois to Slovakia.
people moved from United States to Slovakia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Illinois.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovakia performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Slovakia performs significantly better than Illinois across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Illinois performs better than Slovakia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovakia performs significantly better than Illinois across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Springfield | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Springfield | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovakia than Illinois?
On average Slovakia is about 24% less expensive than Illinois, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €12,527 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
From major Slovakia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Illinois and Slovakia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Illinois?
Slovakia performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Illinois?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 63°F in Springfield. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Springfield gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Illinois, the official language is English.
