Moving to Slovenia from Singapore
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Singapore to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 48.7% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD96,000 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly €34,400 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 14.5% more
Groceries
pay 32.7% less
Transportation
pay 58.9% less
Housing
pay 64.0% less
Childcare
pay 63.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.5% less
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?
SGD96,000 → €34,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Singapore to Slovenia, based on official data.
people moved from Singapore to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Slovenia 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
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore performs better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Singapore leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs Singapore
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Singapore | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from Singapore to Slovenia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Singapore
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 Singapore?
Yes — Slovenia is on average about 49% cheaper than Singapore. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €8,600 in Slovenia on a SGD96,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 34.2 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?
Singapore performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Singapore?
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 28.3 in Singapore. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
