Moving to Slovenia from New Jersey

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What to Expect

Considering a move from New Jersey to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from New Jersey to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 25.9% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly €45,457 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Jersey and Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €45,457

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 12.0% less

Groceries

pay 36.9% less

Transportation

pay 7.3% less

Housing

pay 28.8% less

Childcare

pay 67.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 EUR (June 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?

What the data shows about people moving from New Jersey to Slovenia.

Moved in 2023
108 ↑ 12% vs 2022

people moved from United States 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

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to New Jersey.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
SI
20.2%

Slovenia performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
SI
89.0%

New Jersey performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs

Slovenia performs significantly better than New Jersey 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.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Trenton Ljubljana
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Slovenia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 New Jersey?

On average Slovenia is about 30% less expensive than New Jersey, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Budget about €11,364 for 3 months in Slovenia (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 Slovenia?

From major Slovenia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Slovenia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to New Jersey?

Slovenia performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In New Jersey, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SI
Population 8,791,894 2,101,208
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +386
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112