Moving to Slovenia from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 3.2 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND218,812 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly €102,503 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 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

TND218,812 €102,503

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 4.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.8 times more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 3.8 times more

Childcare

pay 4.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TND = 0.2974 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 Tunisia to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
9 ↓ 40% vs 2022

people moved from Tunisia 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 Tunisia 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

TN
4.6
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
SI
33.3

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
SI
6.3t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
SI
1.5

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in education spending.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Tunis Ljubljana
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Tunisia 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 Tunisia?

Day-to-day costs in Slovenia run about 58% higher than Tunisia 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 TND218,812 comparable salary, that's around €25,626 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 Tunisia and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN SI
Population 11,896,972 2,101,208
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 112