Moving to Slovenia from Qatar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Qatar to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Qatar to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 4.1% more expensive than Qatar overall. A QAR270,000 salary in Qatar would need to be roughly €68,900 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 Doha, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Slovenia cheaper than Qatar?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 94.8% more

Groceries

pay 32.8% more

Transportation

pay 55.9% more

Housing

pay 27.2% less

Childcare

pay 6.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 QAR = 0.2452 EUR (November 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.

What salary do you need in Slovenia?

What does your salary buy?

QAR270,000 → €68,900

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Qatar to Slovenia.

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Qatar 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

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Qatar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

QA
0.1
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

QA
7.3
SI
5.8

Qatar 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

QA
$2,901
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

QA
30.2
SI
33.7

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar 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

QA
91.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

QA
47.3t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia performs significantly better than Qatar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

QA
11.8
SI
34.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

QA
431.0%
SI
5.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

QA
0.1%
SI
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

QA
$72,525
SI
$37,376

Qatar performs better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

QA
82.5 yrs
SI
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

QA
4.8
SI
1.8

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Qatar leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2017), Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Slovenia vs Qatar

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Doha Rain: 3.0 in/yr (75 mm)
91° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Doha Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Doha Ljubljana
Jan 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Qatar Meteorology Department Qatar Meteorology Department, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Can you move from Qatar to Slovenia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.

Qatar passport

Qatar passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Qatar

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar.

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 Qatar?

On average Slovenia is around 4% pricier than Qatar, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Budget about €17,225 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a QAR270,000 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: 34.2 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?

Qatar 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 0.1 in Qatar.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Qatar?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 30.2 in Qatar. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

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

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At a Glance

QA SI
Population 2,972,215 2,130,986
Currency Qatari Rial (QAR) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +974 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112