Slovakia
Žilina
#3 Top 5 cities
Žilina is a smaller but functional city with good access to mountain areas and an industrial base, which can suit technical specialists or people seeking a calmer life. The expat scene is small and international services are more limited.
Country overview
Population
81 219
Year-round temperatures
Day: 1°C až 25°C
Night: -5°C až 15°C
Climate
Cooler continental climate with a more pronounced winter and a pleasant summer.
Distance to the sea
540 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
8/10
Žilina is generally safe, and the main practical risks are petty property crime, road traffic and severe winter conditions rather than violent crime.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Žilina's river-valley and mountain setting brings flood, flash-flood, landslide, heavy-snow and storm risks despite low earthquake exposure.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇦Ukrainians
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good transport links
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Fewer work opportunities
- −Less dynamic environment