Moving to Arizona from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Arizona? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 41.9% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $89,011 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Arizona.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $89,011
To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 16.8% more
Groceries
pay 38.6% more
Transportation
pay 18.9% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 73.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.4% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Slovenia to Arizona.
people moved from Slovenia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arizona compared to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs significantly better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs better than Arizona across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ljubljana | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Slovenia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
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 Arizona than Slovenia?
On average Arizona is around 19% pricier than Slovenia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Arizona?
Budget about $22,253 for 3 months in Arizona (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arizona?
From major Arizona cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Slovenia and Arizona are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Arizona?
The official language in Arizona is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
