Move to Slovenia
Everything a future Slovenia settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Slovenia at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Slovenia
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$1,118
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$57,186
GDP per capita
22%
Corporate tax
3.2%
Unemployment
2.0%
Inflation
Low inequality — the wealth gap won't slap you in the face daily.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
7.82/10
🏚️ Flawed democracy
#9 of 163
Global Peace Index
Is Slovenia safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Safe enough to stop thinking about it. Standard urban awareness applies.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Slovenian
Primary language
Very High
English proficiency (#9 globally)
Most people speak decent English. You can survive without Slovenian, but your landlord will respect you more if you try.
❓ Moving to Slovenia — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Slovenia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Ljubljana ranks #1 in Slovenia with a score of 80/100. City-centre rent starts around $1118/month.
How much does it cost to live in Slovenia?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $1118 to $1118/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $2,062.
Is Slovenia a democracy?▾
Slovenia scores 7.82/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Flawed democracy." It ranks #9 of 163 on the Global Peace Index.
Is Slovenia safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people. That's quite safe by global standards.