Moving to Slovenia from South Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Korea to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Korea to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 26.7% more expensive than South Korea overall. A ₩111,594,750 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly €71,557 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between South Korea and Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
₩111,594,750 → €71,557
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 2.0 times more
Groceries
pay 27.3% less
Transportation
pay 16.6% more
Housing
pay 54.7% more
Childcare
pay 4.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.5% 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 South Korea to Slovenia.
people moved from South Korea to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to South Korea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Korea generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though South Korea leads in life expectancy.
Data: National Tax Service, South Korea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Seoul | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.
South Korea passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting South Korea
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovenia than South Korea?
On average Slovenia is around 9% pricier than South Korea, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €17,889 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a ₩111,594,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to South Korea?
South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 25.2 in South Korea. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
