Moving to Slovenia from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Uzbekistan to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.7 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €107,473 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 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

UZS900,475,986 €107,473

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.7 times more

Housing

pay 3.8 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 97.3% more

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Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 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?

How many people actually move from Uzbekistan to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3 ↓ 40% vs 2022

people moved from Uzbekistan 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
SI
33.3

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
SI
6.3t

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
SI
1.5

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Tashkent Ljubljana
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

No — Slovenia is on average about 67% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €26,868 in Slovenia on a UZS900,475,986 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ SI
Population 31,104,937 2,101,208
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112