Moving to Belarus from Slovenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Slovenia to Belarus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Slovenia to Belarus, you would find that Belarus is 49.9% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly BYN112,444 in Belarus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Belarusian and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minsk averages 50°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to Belarus.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 BYN112,444

To maintain the same standard of living in Belarus

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 61.1% less

Groceries

pay 50.6% less

Transportation

pay 54.5% less

Housing

pay 67.5% less

Childcare

pay 35.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 54.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.31 BYN (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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Belarus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
BY
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
BY
7.4

Slovenia performs better than Belarus across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
BY
$2,194
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
BY
44.7

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus 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
BY
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
BY
5.9t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Belarus leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
BY
32.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
BY
4.7%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Belarus leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
BY
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
BY
$27,700

Belarus generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
BY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
BY
3.3

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Belarus leads in literacy rate.

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

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Minsk
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 68°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Ljubljana Minsk
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Belarus

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Belarus without a visa.
Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Belarus 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 Belarus than Slovenia?

Yes — Belarus is on average about 48% cheaper than Slovenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Belarus?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly BYN28,111 in Belarus on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Belarus?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belarus has 32.8 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 Belarus safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Belarus across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belarus is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belarus, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Belarus?

The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI BY
Population 2,101,208 9,413,505
Currency Euro (€) New Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Languages Slovene Belarusian, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +375
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112