Moving to Slovenia from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 1.2% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,579 salary in Malta would need to be roughly €56,080 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,579 → €56,080
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 0.6% less
Groceries
pay 1.3% less
Transportation
pay 7.2% less
Housing
pay 20.9% more
Childcare
pay 8.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.8% 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 Malta to Slovenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics.
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
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
Malta 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
share of households with internet
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Malta 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
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in poverty 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malta generally does better on family life, though Slovenia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, 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 | Valletta | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Meteorological Office
Slovenian Environment AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.
Malta passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Malta
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 Malta?
Yes — Slovenia is on average about 14% cheaper than Malta. 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 €14,020 in Slovenia on a €65,579 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Malta performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Malta?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
