Moving to Indonesia from Slovenia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Indonesia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Slovenia to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 51.6% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €64,304 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly IDR716,528,554 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°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 Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → IDR716,528,554
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 79.1% less
Groceries
pay 24.8% less
Transportation
pay 48.8% less
Housing
pay 60.1% less
Childcare
pay 61.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.3% less
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 Indonesia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs better than Indonesia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Slovenia performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia performs better than Indonesia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ljubljana | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indonesia than Slovenia?
Generally yes: Indonesia runs about 46% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around IDR179,132,138 in Indonesia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
With 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Indonesia 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 Indonesia.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs better than Indonesia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
