Moving to Ohio from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Ohio? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 34.1% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $77,388 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbus averages 76°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Ohio.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $77,388
To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.2% less
Groceries
pay 36.2% more
Transportation
pay 40.1% more
Housing
pay 45.1% more
Childcare
pay 99.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.2% more
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 Ohio.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ohio compared to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs better than Ohio across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Ohio leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs better than Ohio across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ljubljana | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
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 holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Slovenia?
On average Ohio is around 3% pricier than Slovenia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Ohio?
Budget about $19,347 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ohio?
From major Ohio cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Slovenia and Ohio are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ohio compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Ohio?
The official language in Ohio is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
