Moving to Slovenia from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 4.9% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$125,240 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly €60,681 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Zealand to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$125,240 → €60,681
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.0% more
Groceries
pay 6.3% less
Transportation
pay 17.8% less
Housing
pay 8.7% more
Childcare
pay 19.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.3% 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?
How many people actually move from New Zealand to Slovenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than New Zealand 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs better than Slovenia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand 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
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.
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
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Slovenia leads in infant mortality.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting New Zealand
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 Zealand?
Yes — Slovenia is on average about 6% cheaper than New Zealand. 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 €15,170 in Slovenia on a NZ$125,240 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs significantly better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
