Moving to Bahrain from Slovenia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Bahrain — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Slovenia to Bahrain, you would find that Bahrain is 2.6% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,850 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly BHD28,239 in Bahrain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovenia to Bahrain.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 BHD28,239

To maintain the same standard of living in Bahrain

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 47.4% less

Groceries

pay 19.2% less

Transportation

pay 15.0% more

Housing

pay 3.5% more

Childcare

pay 31.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 77.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.4298 BHD (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Slovenia and Bahrain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
BH
8.1

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
BH
8.4

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
BH
23.9t

Slovenia performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
BH
18.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
BH
133.7%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
BH
$57,600

Bahrain performs significantly better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
BH
10.2

Slovenia performs better than Bahrain across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Manama
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Ljubljana Manama
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia and Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Bahrain passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.

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 Bahrain than Slovenia?

Headline costs are within a few percent between Bahrain and Slovenia; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.

How much money do I need to move to Bahrain?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,850 comparable salary, that's around BHD7,060 in Bahrain for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Bahrain?

With 18.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahrain can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Slovenia and Bahrain.

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI BH
Population 2,101,208 1,540,558
Currency Euro (€) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages Slovene Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999