Moving to Slovenia from Thailand

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Thailand to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Thailand to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 85.9% more expensive than Thailand overall. A THB2,448,167 salary in Thailand would need to be roughly €88,191 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 91°F in Bangkok, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Thailand to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

THB2,448,167 €88,191

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.9 times more

Groceries

pay 36.2% more

Transportation

pay 13.4% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 20.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 THB = 0.0263 EUR (June 2026)

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 Thailand to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
40 ↓ 5% vs 2022

people moved from Thailand to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Thailand and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
SI
33.3

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TH
29.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
SI
6.3t

Thailand generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TH
17.5
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Thailand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
SI
$48,100

Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TH
77.7 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Thailand across all family life metrics.

Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bangkok Rain: 59.0 in/yr (1498 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bangkok Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Bangkok Ljubljana
Jan 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa.

Data: 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 Thailand?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 37% higher than Thailand on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 THB2,448,167 comparable salary, that's around €22,048 in Slovenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Thailand and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Thailand?

Thailand 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 9.3 in Thailand. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Thailand?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH SI
Population 69,648,117 2,101,208
Currency Thai Baht (THB) Euro (€)
Languages Thai Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +66 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191 112