Moving to Slovenia from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 17.4% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €65,577 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly €46,540 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ireland and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €46,540
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 5.9% less
Groceries
pay 10.1% less
Transportation
pay 42.2% less
Housing
pay 31.7% less
Childcare
pay 1.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.4% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Ireland to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland 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
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
Ireland performs better than Slovenia 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
share of households with internet
Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in water stress level.
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
Ireland 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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Ireland across all family life metrics.
Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, 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 | Dublin | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Ireland?
On average Slovenia is about 29% less expensive than Ireland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €11,635 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a €65,577 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: 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?
Ireland 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 0.9 in Ireland.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Ireland?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
