Moving to Slovenia from Kenya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kenya to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.8 times more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,690,000 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly €141,475 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

KES9,690,000 €141,475

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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

Restaurants

pay 3.8 times more

Groceries

pay 2.2 times more

Transportation

pay 17.9% more

Housing

pay 4.4 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 57.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 KES = 0.0068 EUR (July 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
4 ↑ 300% vs 2022

people moved from Kenya 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 Kenya to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KE
4.9
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KE
$274
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
SI
33.3

Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KE
33.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
SI
6.3t

Kenya generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KE
1.9
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KE
33.2%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KE
5.7%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KE
69.7 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kenya across all family life metrics.

Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nairobi Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Nairobi Ljubljana
Jan 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kenya

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Slovenia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Kenya.

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 Kenya?

No — Slovenia is on average about 115% more expensive than Kenya. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €35,369 in Slovenia on a KES9,690,000 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 31.9 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 Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Kenya?

Kenya 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 1.0 in Kenya. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE SI
Population 55,864,655 2,101,208
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swahili Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +254 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112