Moving to Slovenia from New York
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New York to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New York to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 42.1% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly €38,800 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 29.1% less
Groceries
pay 36.2% less
Transportation
pay 18.8% less
Housing
pay 57.4% less
Childcare
pay 67.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Slovenia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €38,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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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 35% less than cities in New York.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New York to Slovenia, based on official data.
people moved from United States to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New York to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs significantly better than New York 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though New York leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs significantly better than New York across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs New York
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from New York to Slovenia?
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 holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia 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 Slovenia than New York?
Yes — Slovenia is on average about 42% cheaper than New York. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €9,700 in Slovenia on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Usually fine from major cities in Slovenia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to New York?
Slovenia performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In New York, the official language is English.
