Moving to United Kingdom from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 52.5% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly £71,866 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 £71,866

To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 5.5% more

Groceries

pay 3.7% more

Transportation

pay 83.5% more

Housing

pay 52.2% more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 94.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.8504 GBP (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
3,668 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Slovenia live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Slovenia and United Kingdom 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
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
GB
2.4

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though United Kingdom leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
GB
31.7

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
GB
4.2t

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Slovenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
GB
14.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though United Kingdom leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
GB
$54,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
GB
3.8

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though United Kingdom leads in life expectancy.

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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana London
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Ljubljana London
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than Slovenia?

Day-to-day costs in United Kingdom run about 29% higher than Slovenia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around £17,966 in United Kingdom for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though United Kingdom leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI GB
Population 2,101,208 67,791,400
Currency Euro (€) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Slovene English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 112 999