Moving to Iran from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Iran, you would find that Iran is 57.4% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €64,304 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly IRR77,109,827,700 in Iran to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tehran averages 72°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 Iran.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 IRR77,109,827,700

To maintain the same standard of living in Iran

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

Restaurants

pay 63.9% less

Groceries

pay 61.0% less

Transportation

pay 16.0% less

Housing

pay 67.8% less

Childcare

pay 88.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 67.2% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1575776.17 IRR (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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
IR
20.6

Slovenia performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
IR
15.1

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran 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
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
IR
9.1t

Slovenia performs better than Iran 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
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
IR
81.3%

Slovenia performs better than Iran 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%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
IR
$16,200

Slovenia performs better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
IR
14.8

Slovenia performs better than Iran across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Tehran
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Ljubljana Tehran
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Iran 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 Iran than Slovenia?

Yes — Iran is on average about 24% cheaper than Slovenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Iran?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IRR19,277,456,925 in Iran on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Iran?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iran has 12.3 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 Iran safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI IR
Population 2,101,208 86,758,304
Currency Euro (€) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages Slovene Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 115