Moving to Thailand from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Thailand, you would find that Thailand is 29.7% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,700 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly THB1,820,967 in Thailand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bangkok averages 91°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 THB1,820,967

To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 65.5% less

Groceries

pay 12.2% less

Transportation

pay 10.2% less

Housing

pay 52.0% less

Childcare

pay 12.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 38.01 THB (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
TH
4.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
TH
25.4

Slovenia performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
TH
9.3

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
TH
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
TH
4.0t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Thailand leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
TH
17.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
TH
23.0%

Slovenia performs better than Thailand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
TH
$21,100

Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia 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
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
TH
6.5

Slovenia performs better than Thailand across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Bangkok Rain: 59.0 in/yr (1498 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Bangkok
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 91°/74°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 93°/78°F (34°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
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Month Ljubljana Bangkok
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Thailand

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

Thailand passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.

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 Thailand than Slovenia?

Generally yes: Thailand runs about 27% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Thailand?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around THB455,242 in Thailand for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Thailand?

With 17.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Thailand can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Slovenia and Thailand.

Is Thailand safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Slovenia?

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI TH
Population 2,101,208 69,648,117
Currency Euro (€) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages Slovene Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 191