Moving to Slovenia from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Slovenia, 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 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Papua New Guinea to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2018
1

people moved from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
SI
33.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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

PG
38.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
SI
6.3t

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
SI
$48,100

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
69.4 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Port Moresby Ljubljana
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 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 Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Papua New Guinea?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG SI
Population 9,593,498 2,101,208
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Euro (€)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 112