Moving to Slovenia from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 35.5% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €67,000 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly €43,200 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Netherlands and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €43,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 37.8% less
Groceries
pay 16.3% less
Transportation
pay 43.6% less
Housing
pay 43.9% less
Childcare
pay 45.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.1% 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.
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 28% less than cities in Netherlands.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to Slovenia.
people moved from Netherlands to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.
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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in water stress level.
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 Netherlands 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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Netherlands across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amsterdam | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Netherlands?
On average Slovenia is about 35% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €10,800 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a €67,000 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: 34.2 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?
Netherlands generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 38.8 in Netherlands. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
