Moving to Slovenia from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 81.5% more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,838 salary in Oman would need to be roughly €95,237 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 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

OMR28,838 €95,237

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.7 times more

Groceries

pay 53.6% more

Transportation

pay 40.6% more

Housing

pay 82.9% more

Childcare

pay 93.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 OMR = 2.27 EUR (July 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 Oman to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2015
1 ↓ 50% vs 2010

people born in Oman live in Slovenia · UN DESA

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 Oman and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
SI
5.8

Oman generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
SI
33.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

OM
104.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
SI
6.3%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Oman across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Muscat Ljubljana
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Oman passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Oman without a visa.

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 Oman?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 45% higher than Oman on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 OMR28,838 comparable salary, that's around €23,809 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

With 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovenia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Oman and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Oman generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Oman?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM SI
Population 3,764,348 2,101,208
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 112