Moving to South Carolina from Slovenia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to South Carolina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Slovenia to South Carolina, you would find that South Carolina is 45.4% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $89,935 in South Carolina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovenia to South Carolina.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $89,935

To maintain the same standard of living in South Carolina

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 15.4% more

Groceries

pay 65.3% more

Transportation

pay 10.5% more

Housing

pay 85.3% more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 46.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

Real numbers on people moving from Slovenia to South Carolina, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Slovenia and South Carolina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SI
20.2%
SC
35.4%

Slovenia performs better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
SC
87.0%

Slovenia performs better than South Carolina 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%
SC
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
SC
$49,914

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though South Carolina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
SC
74.8 yrs

Slovenia performs better than South Carolina 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

Columbia Rain: 46.3 in/yr (1175 mm)
66° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Columbia
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 76°/55°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 55°/36°F (13°/2°C)
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Month Ljubljana Columbia
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°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 South Carolina than Slovenia?

Day-to-day costs in South Carolina run about 20% higher than Slovenia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to South Carolina?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $22,484 in South Carolina for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from South Carolina?

Working remotely from South Carolina's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Slovenia and South Carolina.

How is healthcare in South Carolina compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia performs better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in South Carolina compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in South Carolina?

The official language in South Carolina is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI
Population 2,101,208 4,625,364
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Slovene English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911