Moving to Slovenia from Samoa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Samoa 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 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Samoa 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
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Samoa generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs significantly better than Samoa 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.
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 performs significantly better than Samoa across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, 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 | Apia | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Apia | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Slovenian Environment AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa FreeData: 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 Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Samoa?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
