Moving to Dominican Republic from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 29.4% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,850 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly DOP3,047,780 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santo Domingo averages 87°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to Dominican Republic.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 DOP3,047,780

To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic

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

Restaurants

pay 53.3% less

Groceries

pay 21.1% less

Transportation

pay 11.7% more

Housing

pay 36.1% less

Childcare

pay 55.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.2% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 66.98 DOP (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 Dominican Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
DO
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
DO
27.4

Slovenia performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
DO
22.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
DO
3.0t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
DO
39.5%

Slovenia performs better than Dominican Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
DO
$23,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
DO
21.2

Slovenia performs better than Dominican Republic 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

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Santo Domingo
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 87°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 89°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 87°/71°F (30°/21°C)
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Month Ljubljana Santo Domingo
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Dominican Republic without a visa.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic than Slovenia?

Yes — Dominican Republic is on average about 31% cheaper than Slovenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DOP761,945 in Dominican Republic on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominican Republic has 10.7 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 Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI DO
Population 2,101,208 10,694,700
Currency Euro (€) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages Slovene Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911