Moving to Slovenia from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Arab Emirates to Slovenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 22.4% more expensive than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,438 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly €53,880 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 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Arab Emirates to Slovenia.
What does your salary buy?
AED275,438 → €53,880
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia
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Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 32.4% more
Transportation
pay 23.3% more
Housing
pay 20.9% less
Childcare
pay 17.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 39.6% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United Arab Emirates to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How United Arab Emirates and Slovenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates 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
Slovenia performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia 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
share of people below the poverty line
United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in poverty 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 United Arab Emirates 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 | Abu Dhabi | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Slovenian Environment AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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 Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Free
Slovenia passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa FreeData: 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 United Arab Emirates?
Generally yes: Slovenia runs about 18% cheaper than United Arab Emirates on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 AED275,438 comparable salary, that's around €13,470 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 United Arab Emirates and Slovenia.
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to United Arab Emirates?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
