Moving to Virginia from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Virginia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Virginia, you would find that Virginia is 69.0% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $99,153 in Virginia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Richmond averages 70°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Virginia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $99,153
To maintain the same standard of living in Virginia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.1% more
Groceries
pay 78.5% more
Transportation
pay 37.7% more
Housing
pay 94.9% more
Childcare
pay 3.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 70.2% more
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Slovenia to Virginia.
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.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Virginia compared to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia performs significantly better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Virginia performs significantly better than Slovenia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs better than Virginia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ljubljana | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
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 holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Virginia than Slovenia?
On average Virginia is around 32% pricier than Slovenia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Virginia?
Budget about $24,788 for 3 months in Virginia (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Virginia?
From major Virginia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Slovenia and Virginia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Virginia compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia performs better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Virginia compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Richmond is 70°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Richmond receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Virginia?
The official language in Virginia is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
