Moving to France from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to France, you would find that France is 26.2% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,700 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly €77,314 in France to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 €77,314

To maintain the same standard of living in France

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 15.0% more

Groceries

pay 31.4% more

Transportation

pay 48.6% more

Housing

pay 1.5% more

Childcare

pay 22.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 65.4% more

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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?

Real numbers on people moving from Slovenia to France, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
100 ↑ 30% vs 2022

people moved from Slovenia to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
FR
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
FR
4.7

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
FR
33.4

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
FR
4.0t

France performs significantly better than Slovenia 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
FR
49.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
FR
21.6%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though France 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%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
FR
$55,200

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though France 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
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
FR
3.1

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though France leads in life expectancy.

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

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Paris
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Ljubljana Paris
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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 France than Slovenia?

Day-to-day costs in France run about 18% higher than Slovenia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to France?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around €19,328 in France for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from France?

With 49.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, France 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 France.

Is France safe for expats?

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in France compared to Slovenia?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI FR
Population 2,101,208 68,305,148
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Slovene French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112 112