Moving to Slovenia from Spain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Spain to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Spain to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 5.6% more expensive than Spain overall. A €65,577 salary in Spain would need to be roughly €60,827 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Spain to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €60,827
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 1.9% more
Groceries
pay 3.6% more
Transportation
pay 16.4% less
Housing
pay 13.2% more
Childcare
pay 20.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.2% less
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 Spain to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Spain and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.
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
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Spain performs better than Slovenia across all environment metrics.
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
Spain 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in top income tax 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 Spain leads in life expectancy.
Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, 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 | Madrid | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting Spain
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 Slovenia than Spain?
Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 7% cheaper than Spain on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around €15,207 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
With 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovenia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Spain and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Spain generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Spain?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
