Moving to Maldives from Slovenia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Maldives — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Slovenia to Maldives, you would find that Maldives is 7.0% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €67,000 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly MVR1,080,000 in Maldives to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Maldivian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Is Maldives cheaper than Slovenia?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 42.3% less

Groceries

pay 0.9% more

Transportation

pay 12.0% less

Housing

pay 17.8% more

Childcare

pay 68.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 17.32 MVR (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.

What salary do you need in Maldives?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → MVR1,080,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Maldives

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Slovenia and Maldives stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
MV
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
MV
1.3

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Maldives leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
MV
$2,288
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.7
MV
22.4

Maldives 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
MV
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
MV
3.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
34.2
MV
19.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
5.6%
MV
15.7%

Slovenia performs better than Maldives across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.2%
MV
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$37,376
MV
$14,615

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Maldives leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SI
82.3 yrs
MV
81.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.8
MV
4.7

Slovenia performs better than Maldives across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Slovenia to Maldives?

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Maldives

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

Maldives passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Maldives 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 Maldives than Slovenia?

Generally yes: Maldives runs about 7% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Maldives?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around MVR270,000 in Maldives for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Maldives?

With 19.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Maldives 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 Maldives.

Is Maldives safe for expats?

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Maldives leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Maldives is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Maldives compared to Slovenia?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Maldives, compared to 33.7 in Slovenia. Maldives scores 61 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What language do they speak in Maldives?

The official language in Maldives is Maldivian. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI MV
Population 2,130,986 529,676
Currency Euro (€) Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages Slovene Maldivian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +960
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —