Moving to Washington from Slovenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovenia to Washington? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovenia to Washington, you would find that Washington is 64.4% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €65,374 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly $96,894 in Washington to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovenia and Washington.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $96,894
To maintain the same standard of living in Washington
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.4% more
Groceries
pay 55.4% more
Transportation
pay 36.6% more
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 2.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 80.0% 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 Washington.
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
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Slovenia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Washington compared to Slovenia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington 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
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Slovenia performs better than Washington 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 | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/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 Washington than Slovenia?
On average Washington is around 29% pricier than Slovenia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Washington?
Budget about $24,224 for 3 months in Washington (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 Washington?
From major Washington cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Slovenia and Washington are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
