Moving to Peru from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Peru, you would find that Peru is 44.1% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €67,000 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly PEN145,000 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Peru cheaper than Slovenia?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 60.8% less

Groceries

pay 33.2% less

Transportation

pay 18.1% less

Housing

pay 54.1% less

Childcare

pay 58.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 20.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.87 PEN (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 Peru?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → PEN145,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Peru

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
52 ↑ 79% vs 2015

people born in Slovenia live in Peru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Peru?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
PE
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
PE
12.7

Slovenia performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.7
PE
16.9

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
PE
2.0t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
PE
11.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
5.6%
PE
4.8%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.2%
PE
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$37,376
PE
$9,684

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru 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
PE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.8
PE
11.0

Slovenia performs better than Peru across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

Weather in Peru vs Slovenia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Lima
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Ljubljana Lima
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Can you move from Slovenia to Peru?

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Peru 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 Peru than Slovenia?

On average Peru is about 44% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Peru?

Budget about PEN36,250 for 3 months in Peru (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 11.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 33.7 in Slovenia. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI PE
Population 2,130,986 34,576,665
Currency Euro (€) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages Slovene Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 105