Cost of living in Slovenia
5 min readUpdated: 10 October 2026
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In short
A family of three in Ljubljana should budget for rent of a two-room flat at €900-1,300 a month, utilities at €200-350 a month and groceries at €500-700 a month. These are estimates, not official statistics: prices depend on the city, district and lifestyle.
Key figures
- Rent of a two-room flat (one bedroom), Ljubljana
- €900-1,300 a monthnoticeably cheaper in Maribor and Celje; usually a 1-2 month deposit and an agency fee on topas of 10 October 2026 · estimate, not official data
- Utilities (heating, water, electricity, waste)
- €200-350 a monthdepends on the season and the size of the flatas of 10 October 2026 · estimate, not official data
- Internet and mobile
- €30-50 a monthas of 10 October 2026 · estimate, not official data
- Groceries for a family of three
- €500-700 a monthas of 10 October 2026 · estimate, not official data
- LPP monthly pass, Ljubljana
- €37 a monththe general adult monthly pass for one zone (the city of Ljubljana) on the fares valid from 1 September 2026; the annual pass is €365; children under 6 travel freeas of 10 October 2026 · source
- Running a car (fuel, insurance, vignette)
- €150-250 a monthas of 10 October 2026 · estimate, not official data
Housing rent
Rent is the largest item. A two-room flat (one bedroom) in Ljubljana costs roughly €900-1,300 a month. Maribor and Celje are noticeably cheaper.
Expect a one to two month deposit and an agency fee on top.
Utilities and connectivity
Heating, water, electricity and waste come to about €200-350 a month, depending on the season and size. Internet and mobile add €30-50 a month.
Groceries and essentials
Groceries for a family of three cost roughly €500-700 a month. Supermarket prices (Mercator, Spar, Lidl, Hofer) are comparable to Austria, while local markets and seasonal produce help you save.
Transport
Public transport in Ljubljana is affordable: the LPP monthly pass is €37 a month. Running a car (fuel, insurance, vignette) adds €150-250 a month.
The country is compact: Italy, Austria and Croatia are about an hour away.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family need per month to live in Ljubljana?
Add up the main items: rent €900-1,300 a month, utilities €200-350 a month, groceries €500-700 a month, plus connectivity and transport. It is an estimate: other cities are cheaper, and the real total depends on your lifestyle.
How much is a public transport pass in Ljubljana?
The adult LPP monthly pass is €37 a month. Children under 6 travel free.
Where in Slovenia is it cheaper to live than Ljubljana?
Rent and everyday costs are noticeably lower in Maribor, Celje and smaller towns. Ljubljana is the most expensive housing market in the country.
Where do these figures come from?
The transit pass comes from the official LPP price list. Rent, groceries and utilities are market estimates: there are no official statistics for them, so the page marks them as estimates.
Terms
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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