Moving to Slovenia from Kyrgyzstan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Kyrgyzstan to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.7 times more expensive than Kyrgyzstan overall. A KGS6,558,750 salary in Kyrgyzstan would need to be roughly €108,476 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 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kyrgyzstan and Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

KGS6,558,750 €108,476

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 2.4 times more

Housing

pay 3.6 times more

Childcare

pay 3.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KGS = 0.01 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Kyrgyzstan to Slovenia.

Moved in 2023
4

people moved from Kyrgyzstan 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

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Kyrgyzstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KG
$349
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
SI
33.3

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
88.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
SI
6.3t

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
5.9
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KG
4.0%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
SI
$48,100

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KG
72.3 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
SI
1.5

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Kyrgyzstan leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bishkek Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Bishkek Ljubljana
Jan 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan 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.

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan?

On average Slovenia is around 65% pricier than Kyrgyzstan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Budget about €27,119 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a KGS6,558,750 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?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan 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 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.

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At a Glance

KG SI
Population 6,071,750 2,101,208
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Euro (€)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +996 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112