Moving to Puerto Rico from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Puerto Rico, you would find that Puerto Rico is 21.7% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €67,000 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $91,300 in Puerto Rico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Spanish.

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Is Puerto Rico cheaper than Slovenia?

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

Restaurants

pay 4.7% more

Groceries

pay 58.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.0% less

Housing

pay 37.4% more

Childcare

pay 15.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 1.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.12 USD (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 Puerto Rico?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → $91,300

To maintain the same standard of living in Puerto Rico

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
PR
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
PR
12.5

Slovenia performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

SI
19.8%
PR
42.4%
Suicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support

SI
18.9
PR
5.4

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
PR
4.8t

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Slovenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
34.2
PR
28.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
5.6%
PR
19.5%

Slovenia performs better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.2%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$37,376
PR
$40,620

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SI
82.3 yrs
PR
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.8
PR
6.0

Slovenia performs better than Puerto Rico across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), Puerto Rican Department of Treasury (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Slovenia to Puerto Rico?

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

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

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 Puerto Rico than Slovenia?

No — Puerto Rico is on average about 22% more expensive than Slovenia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Puerto Rico?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $22,825 in Puerto Rico on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 28.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Puerto Rico compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI PR
Population 2,130,986 3,184,835
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Slovene English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —