Moving to New Jersey from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 86.6% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $107,863 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to New Jersey.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $107,863

To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey

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

Restaurants

pay 18.6% more

Groceries

pay 79.1% more

Transportation

pay 73.6% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 3.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 90.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (June 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?

How many people actually move from Slovenia to New Jersey, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
110 ↑ 29% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to New Jersey.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SI
20.2%
NJ
30.0%

Slovenia performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
NJ
91.9%

New Jersey performs significantly better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
NJ
$70,788

New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia 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
NJ
77.5 yrs

Slovenia performs better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Trenton
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 82°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 54°/36°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Ljubljana Trenton
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Slovenia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
United States 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 New Jersey than Slovenia?

No — New Jersey is on average about 44% more expensive than Slovenia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $26,966 in New Jersey on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from New Jersey?

Usually fine from major cities in New Jersey. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

The official language in New Jersey is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI
Population 2,101,208 8,791,894
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Slovene English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911