Top expat cities

Slovenia

Ljubljana

#1 Top 5 cities

Ljubljana is the country’s most complete expat option thanks to jobs, services, universities, and international exposure.

Country overview

Population

272 220

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C až 28°C

Night: -1°C až 17°C

Climate

Moderate continental climate with warm summers and cool winters, without major extremes.

Distance to the sea

95 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

9/10

Violent crime is rare and everyday safety is high, but pickpocketing, bag theft, bicycle theft, and vehicle break-ins require normal care in busy central and transport areas.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Ljubljana has meaningful river and flash-flood exposure and lies in an earthquake-prone basin; intense storms, heat, and nearby landslides can also disrupt daily life.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Students
  • Digital nomads
  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Smaller expat scene