Moving to Slovenia from Montenegro
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montenegro to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montenegro to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 23.9% more expensive than Montenegro overall. A €65,577 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly €73,780 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 69°F in Podgorica, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montenegro and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €73,780
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 17.1% more
Groceries
pay 31.9% more
Transportation
pay 0.2% more
Housing
pay 30.4% more
Childcare
pay 48.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.3% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Montenegro to Slovenia.
people moved from Montenegro to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Montenegro.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Montenegro 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 Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Slovenia performs significantly better than Montenegro across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs significantly better than Montenegro 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Montenegro 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 Montenegro across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro, 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 | Podgorica | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Podgorica | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.
Montenegro passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Montenegro
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 Montenegro?
On average Slovenia is around 13% pricier than Montenegro, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €18,445 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Montenegro?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Montenegro?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.
