Moving to Vietnam from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 49.9% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,700 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly ₫1,191,620,781 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Vietnam.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 ₫1,191,620,781

To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 77.3% less

Groceries

pay 35.7% less

Transportation

pay 40.3% less

Housing

pay 67.3% less

Childcare

pay 21.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 59.8% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 29985.55 VND (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

The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
VN
17.7

Slovenia performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
VN
8.3

Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
VN
4.3t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
VN
18.1%

Slovenia performs better than Vietnam 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%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
VN
$13,700

Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
VN
14.8

Slovenia performs better than Vietnam 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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Hanoi
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Ljubljana Hanoi
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

Vietnam passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Vietnam 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 Vietnam than Slovenia?

On average Vietnam is about 40% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?

Budget about ₫297,905,195 for 3 months in Vietnam (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Vietnam?

Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 21.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Slovenia?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI VN
Population 2,101,208 103,808,319
Currency Euro (€) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages Slovene Vietnamese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 113