Moving to Slovenia from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 5.3 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,857,794 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly €188,389 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PKR20,857,794 €188,389

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 6.4 times more

Groceries

pay 3.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.7 times more

Housing

pay 6.1 times more

Childcare

pay 12.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PKR = 0.0031 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 Pakistan to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
19 ↑ 73% vs 2022

people moved from Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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

PK
4.2
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
SI
33.3

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
SI
6.3t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
SI
1.5

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Islamabad Ljubljana
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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 Pakistan?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 187% higher than Pakistan 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 PKR20,857,794 comparable salary, that's around €47,097 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 Pakistan and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK SI
Population 242,923,845 2,101,208
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Euro (€)
Languages English, Urdu Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112