Moving to Slovenia from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Vanuatu to Slovenia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2021
4

people moved from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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

VU
0.3
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
SI
5.8

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
SI
33.3

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
SI
6.3t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
SI
31.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
SI
89.0%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
SI
$48,100

Slovenia performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
SI
1.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Port Vila Ljubljana
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Vanuatu and Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Vanuatu 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 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Vanuatu?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU SI
Population 308,043 2,101,208
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Euro (€)
Languages Bislama, English, French Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112