Moving to Kyrgyzstan from Slovenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Slovenia to Kyrgyzstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Slovenia to Kyrgyzstan, you would find that Kyrgyzstan is 52.6% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,579 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly KGS3,965,070 in Kyrgyzstan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Kyrgyz and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bishkek averages 90°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Kyrgyzstan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 KGS3,965,070

To maintain the same standard of living in Kyrgyzstan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 60.7% less

Groceries

pay 49.9% less

Transportation

pay 44.7% less

Housing

pay 64.3% less

Childcare

pay 66.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 43.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 100.01 KGS (July 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

The numbers behind daily life in Kyrgyzstan compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
KG
13.3

Slovenia performs better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
KG
$349
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
KG
21.5

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
KG
88.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
KG
1.5t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Kyrgyzstan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
KG
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
KG
50.0%

Slovenia performs better than Kyrgyzstan 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%
KG
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
KG
$6,400

Slovenia performs better than Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
KG
25.7

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Kyrgyzstan leads in education spending.

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

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Bishkek
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 105°/40°F (40°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C)
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Month Ljubljana Bishkek
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

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

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan than Slovenia?

On average Kyrgyzstan is about 40% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Kyrgyzstan?

Budget about KGS991,268 for 3 months in Kyrgyzstan (based on a €65,579 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Kyrgyzstan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kyrgyzstan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kyrgyzstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kyrgyzstan safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kyrgyzstan compared to Slovenia?

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Kyrgyzstan scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Bishkek is 90°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Bishkek receives around 17.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kyrgyzstan?

The official languages in Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI KG
Population 2,101,208 6,071,750
Currency Euro (€) Kyrgystani Som (KGS)
Languages Slovene Kyrgyz, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +996
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112