Moving to Slovenia from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Luxembourg to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 30.8% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €36,057 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Luxembourg to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €36,057
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 31.4% less
Groceries
pay 34.2% less
Transportation
pay 32.3% less
Housing
pay 42.8% less
Childcare
pay 47.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.2% 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?
How many people actually move from Luxembourg to Slovenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Luxembourg to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Luxembourg performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.
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
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.
Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, 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 | Luxembourg | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa FreeData: 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 Luxembourg?
Yes — Slovenia is on average about 44% cheaper than Luxembourg. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €9,014 in Slovenia on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Luxembourg?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
