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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Compact green eurozone capital; high quality of life
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Ljubljana climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 13,741 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 246 Mbps | 99.7 Mbps | 5 ms | 10,492 |
| Mobile | 279 Mbps | 34.3 Mbps | 15 ms | 3,249 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $999 | EUR 862 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,166 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,422 | EUR 2,952 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $2,010 | EUR 1,733 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,167 | EUR 1,007 |
| 1BR outside center | $917 | EUR 791 |
| 3BR city center | $2,203 | EUR 1,900 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,507 | EUR 1,300 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $621 | EUR 536 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $471 | EUR 406 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $69.56 | EUR 60.00 |
| Fast food combo | $11.59 | EUR 10.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.92 | EUR 5.11 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.03 | EUR 1.75 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $323 | EUR 278 |
| Phone plan / mo | $18 | EUR 15.53 |
| Internet / mo | $43 | EUR 37.36 |
| Gym membership / mo | $53 | EUR 45.91 |
| Cinema ticket | $10.43 | EUR 9.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $659 | EUR 569 |
| International school / yr | $14,116 | EUR 12,175 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $30,316 | EUR 26,148 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Slovenia
Country-level research that applies to living in Ljubljana — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa → launched Nov 2025 (Europe's newest) — income requirement 2x Slovenian avg monthly salary (~€3,000+/mo; some guides cite lower → verify current) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | No → non-renewable design blocks accumulation |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 50% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Slovenia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo