Moving to Slovenia from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 35.5% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly €43,200 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 25.3% less
Groceries
pay 32.3% less
Transportation
pay 9.6% less
Housing
pay 50.4% less
Childcare
pay 59.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 39.7% 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 → €43,200
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 47% less than cities in United States.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United States 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 United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
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
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
United States generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 States 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 States generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment 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
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though United States leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Internal Revenue Service (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovenia vs United States
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Can you move from United States 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 United States?
On average Slovenia is about 35% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?
Budget about €10,800 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 34.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovenia safe for expats?
Slovenia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in United States.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to United States?
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 36.8 in United States. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In United States, the official language is English.
