Moving to Slovenia from Texas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Texas to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Texas to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 26.8% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly €49,000 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 80°F in Houston, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.7% less
Groceries
pay 22.5% less
Transportation
pay 4.6% less
Housing
pay 39.3% less
Childcare
pay 55.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.6% 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.
What salary do you need in Slovenia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €49,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Slovenia cost about 21% less than cities in Texas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Texas to Slovenia.
people moved from United States to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Texas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Slovenia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Slovenia performs significantly better than Texas 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
Texas 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 significantly better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs Texas
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Houston | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Houston | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from Texas to Slovenia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting United States
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 Texas?
On average Slovenia is about 27% less expensive than Texas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €12,250 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovenia?
From major Slovenia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Slovenia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Texas?
Slovenia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 80°F in Houston. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Houston gets 49.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Texas, the official language is English.
