Moving to Slovenia from Iowa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iowa to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iowa to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 8.2% cheaper than Iowa. A $75,000 salary in Iowa would need to be roughly €64,299 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iowa to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €64,299
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.1% more
Groceries
pay 11.7% less
Transportation
pay 18.3% more
Housing
pay 13.7% less
Childcare
pay 49.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.7% 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?
How many people actually move from Iowa to Slovenia, based on official data.
people moved from United States to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iowa to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iowa 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
Iowa performs better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iowa 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 | Des Moines | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Des Moines | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia 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 Slovenia than Iowa?
Costs in Slovenia and Iowa are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €16,075 in Slovenia on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Usually fine from major cities in Slovenia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Iowa?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Iowa, the official language is English.
