Moving to Slovenia from Russia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Russia to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Russia to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 84.9% more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB5,336,013 salary in Russia would need to be roughly €87,285 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Russia to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,336,013 → €87,285
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 67.9% more
Transportation
pay 80.7% more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 55.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 66.1% 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?
How many people actually move from Russia to Slovenia, based on official data.
people moved from Russia to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Russia to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Russia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Russia 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 Russia 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
Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Russia 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 Russia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, 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 | Moscow | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Moscow | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-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 Russia?
No — Slovenia is on average about 36% more expensive than Russia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €21,821 in Slovenia on a RUB5,336,013 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
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 Russia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Russia?
Russia 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 38.3 in Russia. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
