Moving to Slovenia from Italy
What to Expect
Considering a move from Italy to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Italy to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 5.5% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,577 salary in Italy would need to be roughly €59,489 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €59,489
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.9% less
Groceries
pay 12.6% less
Transportation
pay 26.1% less
Housing
pay 6.8% more
Childcare
pay 1.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.0% 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 Italy to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Italy.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs better than Slovenia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy performs better than Slovenia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Italy 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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Italy 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in life expectancy.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, 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 | Rome | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
On average Slovenia is about 9% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €14,872 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?
Italy performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Italy?
Italy performs better than Slovenia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
