Moving to Slovenia from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 43.9% more expensive than Romania overall. A RON337,808 salary in Romania would need to be roughly €87,476 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Romania and Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

RON337,808 €87,476

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 32.9% more

Groceries

pay 49.9% more

Transportation

pay 29.5% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 16.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 15.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 RON = 0.1904 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?

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

Moved in 2023
99 ↑ 22% vs 2022

people moved from Romania 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

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RO
1.3
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Romania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

RO
$2,614
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
SI
33.3

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RO
46.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
SI
6.3t

Romania 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

RO
32.4
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
SI
6.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RO
5.6%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RO
75.8 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
SI
1.5

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

Data: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Bucharest Ljubljana
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Romania without a visa.

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 Romania?

On average Slovenia is around 36% pricier than Romania, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Budget about €21,869 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a RON337,808 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Romania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Romania.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Romania?

Romania 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 34.7 in Romania. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO SI
Population 18,519,899 2,101,208
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) Euro (€)
Languages Romanian Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112