Moving to Slovenia from Macedonia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macedonia to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macedonia to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.0 times more expensive than Macedonia overall. A MKD3,963,666 salary in Macedonia would need to be roughly €97,191 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 Macedonia to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
MKD3,963,666 → €97,191
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 87.0% more
Groceries
pay 70.3% more
Transportation
pay 33.0% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 3.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.2% more
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 Macedonia to Slovenia, based on official data.
people moved from Macedonia to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macedonia to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Macedonia 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
Macedonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macedonia generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Slovenia performs significantly better than Macedonia 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Macedonia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia performs significantly better than Macedonia across all family life metrics.
Data: Public Revenue Office, 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 | Skopje | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Skopje | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macedonia 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.
Macedonia passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Macedonia
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 Macedonia?
No — Slovenia is on average about 51% more expensive than Macedonia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €24,298 in Slovenia on a MKD3,963,666 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?
Macedonia 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 0.9 in Macedonia.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Macedonia?
Macedonia 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 29.6 in Macedonia. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Macedonia: 74).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Macedonia?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 65°F in Skopje. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Skopje gets 19.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Macedonia, the official language is Macedonian.
