Moving to Slovenia from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 91.4% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,579,750 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly €93,905 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 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Mauritius to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,579,750 €93,905

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.6 times more

Groceries

pay 54.7% more

Transportation

pay 13.7% less

Housing

pay 2.6 times more

Childcare

pay 3.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 26.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 0.0184 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?

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

Moved in 2021
2

people moved from Mauritius 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 Mauritius and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
SI
33.3

Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
SI
6.3t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
SI
$48,100

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
SI
1.5

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

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Port Louis Ljubljana
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Mauritius 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 Mauritius?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 43% higher than Mauritius on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a MUR3,579,750 comparable salary, that's around €23,476 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Mauritius and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius 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 12.0 in Mauritius. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU SI
Population 1,308,222 2,101,208
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112