Slovenia

Maribor

#3 Top 5 cities

Maribor is calmer and cheaper than Ljubljana, and it works best for remote work or a more family-oriented pace.

Country overview

Population

96 209

Year-round temperatures

Day: 4°C až 28°C

Night: -1°C až 17°C

Climate

Moderate continental climate with warm summers and a cooler winter.

Distance to the sea

180 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

9/10

Violent crime is rare and normal daily life is very safe, though bicycle theft, vehicle break-ins, burglary, and petty theft still occur.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

The Drava and smaller streams create flood risk, while severe storms, hail, heat, drought, landslides, and earthquakes can cause periodic disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Families
  • Students
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Smaller expat scene