Moving to Slovenia from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Zimbabwe to Slovenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Slovenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Slovenia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in top income tax 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Slovenia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Ljubljana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Slovenian Environment Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Slovenia
Visa Required
Slovenia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe 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 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Slovenia
At a Glance
ZW
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SI
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 2,101,208 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Euro (€) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Slovene |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +386 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 112 |