Moving to Slovenia from Mexico
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mexico to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 26.0% more expensive than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly €84,900 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 23.2% more
Groceries
pay 1.5% more
Transportation
pay 11.4% more
Housing
pay 44.6% more
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.3% 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.
What salary do you need in Slovenia?
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → €84,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Slovenia cost about 21% more than cities in Mexico.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Mexico to Slovenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Mexico 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
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
Mexico 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 performs significantly better than Mexico 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
share of people below the poverty line
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Mexico across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs Mexico
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from Mexico to Slovenia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
No — Slovenia is on average about 26% more expensive than Mexico. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €21,225 in Slovenia on a MX$1,400,000 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 34.2 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?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Mexico?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
