Ljubljana
Ljubljana is a charming, walkable capital with a car-free centre, a medieval hilltop castle, and a vibrant café scene along the emerald-green Ljubljanica river. Its low crime rate, excellent schools, and proximity to mountains, caves, and the Adriatic coast make it one of Europe's most underrated family-friendly cities.
In Ljubljana, Slovenia, local salaries average around $1,600/mo and rent starts at $750/mo (about $1,390/mo all-in). Safety 90/100, a mild, fairly pleasant climate — compare visas and full costs on Jonzy.
Best for: Expat families, Nature lovers, Budget Europe.
- Rent from $750/mo, about $1,390/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 90/100 · Internet 80/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Easy process, about 6 weeks (retirement option: Slovenia Temporary Residence Permit).
- Local salaries average around $1,600/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Ljubljana
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $750/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $300/mo |
| Transport | $60/mo |
| Healthcare | $70/mo |
| Utilities | $90/mo |
| Other essentials | $120/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,390/mo |
How Ljubljana stacks up
- Rent eats about 54% of a one-person monthly budget in Ljubljana — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,390/mo all-in, Ljubljana sits right around the median cost of the 356 cities in the Jonzy catalog.
- A local salary (~$1,600/mo) covers roughly 115% of one person's costs — workable on local pay.
- Its strongest catalog score is safety (90/100); the weakest is climate (65/100).
Is Ljubljana right for you?
Highlights
- Fast, reliable internet (80/100).
- Very safe by catalog scores (90/100).
- Dedicated retirement route (Slovenia Temporary Residence Permit).
Quality of life in Ljubljana
- Safety: 90/100
- Internet speed: 80/100
- Climate: 65/100
- Healthcare: 82/100
- Expat community: 65/100
Taxes in Ljubljana
16% flat on remote
Living in Slovenia
Slovenia is a small, green Alpine-Mediterranean country tucked between Italy, Austria, and Croatia. With universal healthcare, safe streets, and stunning natural beauty, it punches well above its weight for quality of life at a fraction of Western European prices.
Ljubljana relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Ljubljana?
Budget roughly $1,390/mo all-in for one person in Ljubljana — rent from $750/mo, plus food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and everyday extras. It has a solid, growing expat community, so ready-made shortcuts on where to live exist.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Ljubljana?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Ljubljana: rent from $750, food $300, transport $60, healthcare $70, utilities $90, and other essentials $120 — about $1,390/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Ljubljana a good place to relocate?
Ljubljana has a mild, fairly pleasant climate and a solid, growing expat community, with an easy visa process (about 6 weeks). Those are catalog averages — Jonzy ranks Ljubljana against 355 other cities for your specific income, passport, and priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Ljubljana?
Long-stay relocation routes for Ljubljana depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Digital Nomad Residence Permit" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Slovenia against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Ljubljana?
Core costs for one person run about $1,390/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,900/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $1,600/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Ljubljana best for?
Ljubljana tends to suit expat families, nature lovers and budget europe — based on its cost profile (about $1,390/mo all-in), 80/100 internet, 90/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Ljubljana expensive to live in?
At about $1,390/mo all-in for one person, Ljubljana sits around the middle of the catalog on cost — about 1% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Ljubljana safe to live in?
Ljubljana scores 90/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Ljubljana good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 80/100 — fast and dependable enough for video-heavy remote work. The expat and nomad scene rates 65/100, and work-life balance 82/100. Combined with ~$1,390/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Ljubljana; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana scores 65/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 200 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Ljubljana?
Typical tax snapshot for Ljubljana, Slovenia: 16% flat on remote. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.