Moving to Mexico from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Mexico, you would find that Mexico is 20.6% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,700 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly MX$1,032,382 in Mexico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°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 Mexico.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 MX$1,032,382

To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 33.6% less

Groceries

pay 1.0% more

Transportation

pay 3.0% more

Housing

pay 30.8% less

Childcare

pay 50.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 11.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 19.94 MXN (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Slovenia to Mexico.

Moved in 2023
6

people moved from Slovenia to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Mexico?

Top countries of origin for Mexico's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
MX
12.0

Slovenia performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
MX
25.6

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
MX
3.6t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
MX
45.0%

Slovenia performs better than Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
MX
$22,400

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
MX
11.9

Slovenia performs better than Mexico across all family life metrics.

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.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Mexico City
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Ljubljana Mexico City
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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 Mexico than Slovenia?

On average Mexico is about 21% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Mexico?

Budget about MX$258,096 for 3 months in Mexico (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI MX
Population 2,101,208 129,150,971
Currency Euro (€) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Slovene Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112 911