Moving to Hong Kong from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Hong Kong, you would find that Hong Kong is 50.6% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €64,304 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly HK$949,478 in Hong Kong to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hong Kong averages 79°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 Hong Kong.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 HK$949,478

To maintain the same standard of living in Hong Kong

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 42.0% less

Groceries

pay 45.7% more

Transportation

pay 64.0% more

Housing

pay 95.7% more

Childcare

pay 2.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 91.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 9.14 HKD (June 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 Hong Kong 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
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Slovenia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
HK
4.6t

Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

SI
6,418 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
HK
2.5

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Hong Kong 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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Ljubljana Hong Kong
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong than Slovenia?

Day-to-day costs in Hong Kong run about 62% higher than Slovenia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Hong Kong?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around HK$237,370 in Hong Kong for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?

With 39.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Slovenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI HK
Population 2,101,208 7,276,588
Currency Euro (€) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Slovene Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999