Moving to Slovenia from Kuwait
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kuwait to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 95.0% more expensive than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,345 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly €79,462 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 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kuwait to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,345 → €79,462
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 3.6 times more
Groceries
pay 71.4% more
Transportation
pay 85.2% more
Housing
pay 84.8% more
Childcare
pay 97.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Kuwait to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Kuwait and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Kuwait 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
Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Kuwait performs better than Slovenia 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 generally does better on family life, though Kuwait leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, 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 | Kuwait City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Kuwait
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 Kuwait?
Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 21% higher than Kuwait on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KWD23,345 comparable salary, that's around €19,866 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
With 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovenia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Kuwait generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Kuwait?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
