Moving to Slovenia from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kazakhstan to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 72.5% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,000,000 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly €115,000 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kazakhstan to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

KZT34,000,000 → €115,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 49.4% more

Groceries

pay 54.3% more

Transportation

pay 73.2% more

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 2.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.002 EUR (October 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Slovenia cost about 18% more than cities in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Almaty 42%

Slovenia

Kranj 48%
Koper 48%
Celje 46%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Kazakhstan to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
33 ↑ 94% vs 2022

people moved from Kazakhstan 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kazakhstan to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
SI
33.7

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
SI
34.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
SI
5.6%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
SI
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
SI
$37,376

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
SI
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
SI
1.8

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2018), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Astana Ljubljana
Jan 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Kazakhstan without a visa.

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 Kazakhstan?

No — Slovenia is on average about 73% more expensive than Kazakhstan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €28,750 in Slovenia on a KZT34,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 34.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ SI
Population 20,843,754 2,130,986
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Euro (€)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +386
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 112