Moving to Slovenia from Oregon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Oregon to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Oregon to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 13.0% cheaper than Oregon. A $75,000 salary in Oregon would need to be roughly €57,243 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oregon to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €57,243

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 5.5% less

Groceries

pay 19.7% less

Transportation

pay 6.0% less

Housing

pay 25.2% less

Childcare

pay 43.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 33.5% less

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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?

How many people actually move from Oregon to Slovenia, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oregon to Slovenia.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OR
31.9%
SI
20.2%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OR
91.8%
SI
89.0%

Oregon performs better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OR
5.1%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OR
$61,622
SI
$48,100

Oregon generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OR
78.8 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs

Slovenia performs significantly better than Oregon 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.

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salem Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Salem Ljubljana
Jan 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°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 Oregon?

Yes — Slovenia is on average about 12% cheaper than Oregon. 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 €14,311 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 Oregon?

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

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

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

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At a Glance

SI
Population 3,831,074 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