Slovenia

Koper

#2 Top 5 cities

Koper is the best choice for expats wanting Slovenian services combined with a coast and milder weather.

Country overview

Population

25 753

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C až 29°C

Night: 2°C až 20°C

Climate

Adriatic climate with warmer summers and a milder winter than inland areas.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

9/10

Koper is very safe overall, but opportunistic theft from vehicles, beaches, accommodation, and crowded seasonal tourist areas still warrants routine precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Coastal flooding, sea-level rise, intense rain, heat, drought, wildfire, strong bora winds, and earthquake exposure create moderate risk despite robust infrastructure.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene