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 14.0% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$130,000 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly €56,300 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.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 1.1% more
Groceries
pay 11.8% less
Transportation
pay 18.8% less
Housing
pay 17.1% less
Childcare
pay 31.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.5% 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?
NZ$130,000 → €56,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →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 3% less than cities in New Zealand.
Compare cities head-to-head
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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
share of adults with obesity
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
share of households with internet
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
Slovenia performs significantly better than New Zealand across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs New Zealand
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Auckland | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/61°F (23°/16°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/51°F (18°/11°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/47°F (15°/8°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Auckland | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/61°F (23.6°/16.0°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 75°/62°F (24.1°/16.5°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 73°/59°F (22.6°/14.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 68°/55°F (20.0°/12.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 59°/47°F (15.2°/8.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 58°/46°F (14.3°/7.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 59°/47°F (14.9°/8.2°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.7°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 64°/52°F (17.7°/11.2°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 67°/55°F (19.5°/12.8°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 71°/59°F (21.8°/14.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from New Zealand to Slovenia?
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 14% 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 €14,075 in Slovenia on a NZ$130,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 34.2 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 1.5 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 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 36.1 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 66°F in Auckland. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Auckland gets 43.3 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.
