Moving to Slovenia from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Oklahoma to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Oklahoma to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 11.9% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly €62,224 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Oklahoma to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €62,224

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.1% more

Groceries

pay 15.7% less

Transportation

pay 6.2% more

Housing

pay 22.9% less

Childcare

pay 57.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 23.0% 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Oklahoma to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Oklahoma and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
SI
20.2%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
SI
89.0%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs

Slovenia performs significantly better than Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Ljubljana
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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 Oklahoma?

Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 5% cheaper than Oklahoma on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €15,556 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Working remotely from Slovenia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Oklahoma?

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

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Oklahoma?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

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

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At a Glance

SI
Population 3,751,351 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