How Slovenia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
62 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
93/100
Healthcare
75/100
Quality of Life
175/200
How far your money goes in Slovenia
Cost of Living
62
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
47
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
62
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
66
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Slovenia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
93/100
Crime Index
2/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Slovenia has 9 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,237 in Celje to $1,513 in Ljubljana. Maribor leads on safety, scoring 95/100. Celje ranks highest for quality of life at 178/200.
Celje
$1,237/mo
Maribor
95/100
Celje
178/200
Ljubljana
81/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana | $1,513 | 91/100 | 176/200 | 81/100 | 30 |
| Maribor | $1,279 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 73/100 | 23 |
| Celje | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
| Kranj | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
| Koper | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
| Novo Mesto | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
| Velenje | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
| Ptuj | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
| Trbovlje | $1,237 | 95/100 | 178/200 | 71/100 | 21 |
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Slovenia. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for Slovenia
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Slovenia
Pollution Index
29/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
14.3ug/m3
Good
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Slovenia, answered with data
Slovenia has a cost of living index of 62 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,513 in Ljubljana.
Slovenia has a safety index of 93/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Ljubljana scores highest on safety at 91/100.
Ljubljana ranks highest for quality of life in Slovenia, scoring 176/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,513/mo for a single person.
Slovenia scores 75/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Slovenia's cost of living is roughly 38% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 53% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Slovenia has a pollution index of 29/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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