Living in Ljubljana
Slovenia · temperate
Ljubljana is a mid-sized city of roughly 295,000 people near the mountains in Slovenia. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,750. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for cycling, hiking, food and eating out.
Ljubljana at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Ljubljana
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 10
Slovenia routes every exemption request through one national committee, so the answer does not change with the doctor.
If you skip them: Fines of 400 to 4.000 euros, and exclusion from school without a medical waiver.
Exemptions: Medical, through a national committee.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +36% in the last 5 years.
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What to know before moving to Ljubljana
- • Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Ljubljana
- •Natural hazards to check locally: earthquakes.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Ljubljana?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Ljubljana, Slovenia?
A typical month in Ljubljana costs around $1,750, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Ljubljana, Slovenia safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Ljubljana at 5 out of 5, which is excellent. Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes.
What is the internet like in Ljubljana?
Internet in Ljubljana is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has a temperate climate. Mountains are close by.
Is healthcare good in Ljubljana?
Healthcare in Ljubljana is rated 5 out of 5 overall, which is excellent. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 4/5.
How easy is it to move to Slovenia?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Slovenia at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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