Moving to Slovenia from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 2.1 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly €138,000 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₫1,900,000,000 → €138,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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

Restaurants

pay 4.4 times more

Groceries

pay 52.7% more

Transportation

pay 94.6% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 10.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0 EUR (October 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.

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 49% more than cities in Vietnam.

Vietnam

Hanoi ★ 32%
Hai Phong 29%

Slovenia

Kranj 48%
Koper 48%
Celje 46%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 100% vs 2022

people moved from Vietnam 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 Vietnam to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
11.1
SI
33.7

Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
SI
6.3t

Vietnam generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
23.7
SI
34.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
SI
5.6%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.5%
SI
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$5,066
SI
$37,376

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VN
74.7 yrs
SI
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
12.0
SI
1.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Hanoi Ljubljana
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

No — Slovenia is on average about 110% more expensive than Vietnam. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €34,500 in Slovenia on a ₫1,900,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 34.2 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 Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN SI
Population 101,598,527 2,130,986
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Euro (€)
Languages Vietnamese Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 112