Moving to China from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to China, you would find that China is 38.4% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly CN¥290,480 in China to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 CN¥290,480

To maintain the same standard of living in China

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

Restaurants

pay 73.6% less

Groceries

pay 34.3% less

Transportation

pay 41.7% less

Housing

pay 67.0% less

Childcare

pay 11.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 7.75 CNY (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 China.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
CN
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
CN
17.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
CN
$1,487
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
CN
25.2

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
CN
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
CN
9.3t

Slovenia performs better than China 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
CN
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
CN
41.5%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though China 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%
CN
4.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
CN
$22,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though China leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
CN
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
CN
6.8

Slovenia performs better than China 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

Beijing Rain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Beijing
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 78°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 51°/32°F (11°/0°C)
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Month Ljubljana Beijing
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting China

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

China passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
China 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 China than Slovenia?

Yes — China is on average about 43% cheaper than Slovenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to China?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CN¥72,620 in China on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from China?

Internet is rarely the blocker — China has 41.4 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 China safe for expats?

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though China leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in China compared to Slovenia?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in China, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. China scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Beijing is 64°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Beijing receives around 22.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in China?

The official language in China is Chinese. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI CN
Population 2,101,208 1,410,539,758
Currency Euro (€) Chinese Yuan (CN¥)
Languages Slovene Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +86
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110