Moving to Slovenia from Poland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Poland to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Poland to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 22.9% more expensive than Poland overall. A PLN284,306 salary in Poland would need to be roughly €72,952 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Poland and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
PLN284,306 → €72,952
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 27.0% more
Groceries
pay 38.1% more
Transportation
pay 4.5% more
Housing
pay 26.5% more
Childcare
pay 40.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.3% more
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Poland to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Poland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Poland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Poland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs significantly better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Poland leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Warsaw | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Warsaw | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.
Poland passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Poland
Visa FreeData: 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 Poland?
On average Slovenia is around 11% pricier than Poland, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €18,238 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a PLN284,306 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Poland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Poland?
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Poland?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Poland, the official language is Polish.
