Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia — cost of living
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Trust 47
Country
Slovenia
59
Relocation
Ljubljana, Slovenia

About Ljubljana, Slovenia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$754
Family of 4 / mo
$1,911
Avg salary (after tax)
$1,850

Ljubljana is the charming capital of Slovenia , a small country in Central Europe. This beautiful city is known for its stunning architecture, green spaces, and vibrant culture. The heart of Ljubljana is its picturesque old town, where you can stroll along cobblestone streets, admire colorful buildings, and relax by the Ljubljanica River.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

Filters items shown below only — for a global search, use the bar in the header.

Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $131.79
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $95.34
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $45.05
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $122.61

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,722

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.79
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.97
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.97
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.21
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.38

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $13.22
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $52.89
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.93

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $14.18
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.54
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.77
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.41
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.87
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.24
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.49
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.83
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.95
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.93
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.95
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.17
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $14.59
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.37
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.32
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.67
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.48

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $521.38
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $848.65
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $689.46
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,619
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,246
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $380.39

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $58.3
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $24.63
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $10.58
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $653.83
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $12,391

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.22
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $2.57
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $27,103
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $20.82
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $48.91
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,644
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.72

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $42.83
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $280.53

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

  • Single / Family of 4 toggle. Family ≈ 2.7× single when no verified figure exists.
  • Estimated values use a ~ prefix and an "Estimated" label.
  • Spot something off? Hit Report — corrections reach consensus automatically.
How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.