Moving to Libya from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Libya, you would find that Libya is 72.7% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €67,000 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly LYD132,000 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to Libya.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → LYD132,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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

Restaurants

pay 78.8% less

Groceries

pay 59.1% less

Transportation

pay 81.3% less

Housing

pay 73.0% less

Childcare

pay 90.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 61.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 7.2 LYD (October 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 Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
LY
34.0

Slovenia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.7
LY
20.4

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
LY
8.7t

Slovenia performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
34.2
LY
4.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
5.6%
LY
817.1%

Slovenia performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.2%
LY
18.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$37,376
LY
$6,449

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SI
82.3 yrs
LY
71.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.8
LY
7.9

Slovenia performs better than Libya across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Tripoli
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Ljubljana Tripoli
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Slovenia passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Libya 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 Libya than Slovenia?

Yes — Libya is on average about 73% cheaper than Slovenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LYD33,000 in Libya on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Libya has 4.5 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 Libya safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 33.7 in Slovenia. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI LY
Population 2,130,986 7,458,555
Currency Euro (€) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Slovene Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —