Moving to Slovenia from Uruguay

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uruguay to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Uruguay to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 0.0% cheaper than Uruguay overall. A UYU3,017,364 salary in Uruguay would need to be roughly €61,376 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 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uruguay and Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

UYU3,017,364 €61,376

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 6.8% more

Groceries

pay 6.0% less

Transportation

pay 28.6% less

Housing

pay 26.1% more

Childcare

pay 16.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 13.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UYU = 0.0218 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Uruguay to Slovenia.

Living there in 2020
13 ↑ 18% vs 2015

people born in Uruguay live in Slovenia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
SI
33.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UY
16.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
SI
6.3t

Uruguay performs better than Slovenia 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

UY
33.2
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
SI
6.3%

Uruguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
SI
$48,100

Uruguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
SI
1.5

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

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Montevideo Ljubljana
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

On average Slovenia is about 7% less expensive than Uruguay, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Budget about €15,344 for 3 months in Slovenia (based on a UYU3,017,364 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: 31.9 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 Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Uruguay?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY SI
Population 3,407,213 2,101,208
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112