Moving to Slovenia from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 44.2% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,091 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly €72,072 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 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Trinidad and Tobago to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

TTD510,091 €72,072

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 99.6% more

Groceries

pay 9.2% less

Transportation

pay 10.3% more

Housing

pay 81.0% more

Childcare

pay 85.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TTD = 0.1288 EUR (July 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 Trinidad and Tobago to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2018
2

people moved from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
39.5
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
SI
5.8

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
SI
33.3

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TT
20.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TT
25.4
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
4.2%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TT
75.9 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Of Spain Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Port Of Spain Ljubljana
Jan 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 10% higher than Trinidad and Tobago 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 TTD510,091 comparable salary, that's around €18,018 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 Trinidad and Tobago and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Trinidad and Tobago 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 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT SI
Population 1,405,646 2,101,208
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Euro (€)
Languages English Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990 112