Moving to Slovenia from Laos

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Laos to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Laos to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2017
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people moved from Laos 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

How Laos and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
SI
33.3

Laos 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

LA
69.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
SI
6.3t

Laos 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

LA
2.4
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
SI
$48,100

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
SI
1.5

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Vientiane Ljubljana
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Laos and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Laos?

Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA SI
Population 7,749,595 2,101,208
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Euro (€)
Languages Lao Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191 112