Moving to Slovenia from Iran
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iran to Slovenia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iran to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 4.2 times more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR101,328,750,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly €84,501 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iran and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
IRR101,328,750,000 → €84,501
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.0 times more
Groceries
pay 3.0 times more
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 6.7 times more
Childcare
pay 8.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.5 times 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 Iran to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iran 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iran across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Slovenia performs significantly better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Iran across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Tehran | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Slovenian Environment AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Iran?
On average Slovenia is around 31% pricier than Iran, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €21,125 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a IRR101,328,750,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Iran?
Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
