Moving to Slovenia from Suriname
What to Expect
Considering a move from Suriname to Slovenia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Suriname to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Suriname to Slovenia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname 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 performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Paramaribo | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Meteorological Service
Slovenian Environment AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Suriname?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
