Can you live in Ljubljana with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,563, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Ljubljana with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,563, you would have roughly $437 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Ljubljana with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,563, you would have roughly $1,437 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Ljubljana with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,563, you would have roughly $3,437 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Ljubljana with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,563, you would have roughly $6,437 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

How much does it really cost to live in Ljubljana? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 290,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Small town ⛰️ Mountains 💱 EUR

💰 Can I afford Ljubljana? ⚖️ Compare this city Slovenia →

$ $700 1-bedroom rent / mo

84 Quality of life / 100

85 Safety / 100

86 Internet / 100

48 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$700
Food (moderate)	$360
Transport	$25
Utilities	$95
Internet	$29
Healthcare	$72
Entertainment	$135
Total (moderate)	$1,563

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Ljubljana.

Shared accommodation	$300
Studio	$480
1-bedroom	$700
2-bedroom	$1,000
3-bedroom	$1,350

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City Scores

How Ljubljana rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeSmall
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityLjubljana
LanguageSlovenian
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Ljubljana

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Pros and Cons of Ljubljana

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,084 per month Basic $1,236 per month Moderate $1,563 per month Comfortable $2,089 per month Premium $3,239 per month

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Can You Live in Ljubljana on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-563 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$437 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,437 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,437 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,437 / month