Moving to Israel from Slovenia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Slovenia to Israel, you would find that Israel is 44.1% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly ₪326,327 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovenia to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → ₪326,327
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 39.3% more
Groceries
pay 22.3% more
Transportation
pay 51.5% more
Housing
pay 31.3% more
Childcare
pay 55.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 87.2% more
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 Israel, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Slovenia and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Israel performs significantly better than Slovenia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Israel leads in electricity per capita.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in unemployment rate.
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 generally does better on family life, though Israel 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ljubljana | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Israel than Slovenia?
Day-to-day costs in Israel run about 43% higher than Slovenia on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around ₪81,582 in Israel for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Israel?
With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel 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 Israel.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Slovenia?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
