Moving to Slovenia from Indonesia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Indonesia to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Indonesia to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.8 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,336,773,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly €119,967 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Indonesia to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

IDR1,336,773,750 €119,967

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 5.4 times more

Groceries

pay 57.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 3.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IDR = 0.0 EUR (June 2026)

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 Indonesia to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
11 ↑ 267% vs 2022

people moved from Indonesia to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Indonesia and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
SI
5.8

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
SI
33.3

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ID
58.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
SI
6.3t

Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
SI
$48,100

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Jakarta Ljubljana
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Indonesia passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

Data: 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 Indonesia?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 87% higher than Indonesia 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 IDR1,336,773,750 comparable salary, that's around €29,992 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 Indonesia and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Indonesia?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID SI
Population 277,329,163 2,101,208
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Euro (€)
Languages Indonesian Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +386
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 112