Moving to Slovakia from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 27.2% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly €50,109 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Slovakia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €50,109
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 30.3% less
Groceries
pay 26.7% less
Transportation
pay 6.3% more
Housing
pay 34.2% less
Childcare
pay 65.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.7% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Minnesota to Slovakia.
people moved from United States to Slovakia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
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12.2,646
United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovakia performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs better than Slovakia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota performs better than Slovakia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Slovakia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovakia than Minnesota?
On average Slovakia is about 24% less expensive than Minnesota, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €12,527 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
From major Slovakia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Slovakia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Minnesota?
Slovakia performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
