Travel budget in Slovenia

Slovenia: calculate your travel budget

Slovenia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Slovenia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1880* (1610 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 157 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3766* (3206 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 5288* (4508 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Slovenia in 2025

Cost of living: Slovenia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Slovenia in 2025 is 20% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Slovenia by expense type

Slovenia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Slovenia costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 8.8 to $ 18)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 24 to $ 42)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.4/person
($ 8.2 to $ 11)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.5 for 500ml
($ 2.7 to $ 4.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Slovenia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Slovenia costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 59 to $ 352)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 79 to $ 348)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 72 to $ 521)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 197/night
($ 103 to $ 401)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 240/night
($ 170 to $ 394)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 119/month
($ 65 to $ 271)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 185/month
($ 71 to $ 542)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 215/month
($ 100 to $ 421)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 171/month
($ 98 to $ 340)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 262/month
($ 94 to $ 811)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Slovenia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Slovenia costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 4.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Slovenia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Slovenia costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 179)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Slovenia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Slovenia costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.4/ticket
($ 8.2 to $ 12)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 12 to $ 36)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Slovenia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Slovenia is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 6.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 107
($ 47 to $ 141)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 18 to $ 71)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Ljubljana
London → Ljubljana
London → Ljubljana
$ 255
(fair price: $ 201)
Manchester → Ljubljana
Manchester → Ljubljana
Manchester → Ljubljana
$ 289
(fair price: $ 255)
Montreal → Ljubljana
Montreal → Ljubljana
Montreal → Ljubljana
$ 928
(fair price: $ 850)
Dublin → Ljubljana
Dublin → Ljubljana
Dublin → Ljubljana
$ 265
(fair price: $ 224)
Edinburgh → Ljubljana
Edinburgh → Ljubljana
Edinburgh → Ljubljana
$ 284
(fair price: $ 242)
New York City → Ljubljana
New York City → Ljubljana
New York City → Ljubljana
$ 872
(fair price: $ 739)

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About the information on the cost of living in Slovenia

The information about the cost of living in Slovenia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Slovenia updated on 11-11-2024.

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