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Slovenia for digital nomads: 4 cities compared (2026)
Slovenia has 4 cities in the dataset. Piran scores highest under balanced weights at 70/100; Maribor is the cheapest with a city-level price at $2,049 a month. Slovenia has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad temporary residence permit.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Slovenia, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piran Venetian old town on a tiny peninsula of Slovenia's short coast | 70 | $2,000* | 64.7 Mbps | 5/12 | Tartini Square · Venetian Gothic architecture |
| 2 | Maribor Slovenia's second city, between vineyards and Pohorje ski slopes | 70 | $2,049 | 44.4 Mbps | 4/12 | World's oldest vine · Pohorje hills and ski area |
| 3 | Bled Alpine lake resort, lovely and overrun | 68 | $2,000* | 64.7 Mbps | 3/12 | Lake Bled and its island church · Triglav National Park |
| 4 | Ljubljana Small, green and car-free at the centre | 68 | $2,049 | 58.8 Mbps | 3/12 | Car-free centre · Alps and Adriatic nearby |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Slovenia; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.71 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 81 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 84 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 80.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.931 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | freedom of movement |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Slovenia good for digital nomads?
- Piran scores 70/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 107 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Slovenia's 4 cities average 69.1/100. Strongest factors in Piran: quality of life and safety; weakest: cost of living.
- What is the cheapest city in Slovenia for a remote worker?
- Maribor, at about $2,049 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Ljubljana is the most expensive city-priced option at $2,049.
- Does Slovenia have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes: the Digital nomad temporary residence permit. Minimum income $3,806/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Slovenia visa guide.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Slovenia without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Slovenia has the fastest internet?
- Piran, with a measured median download of 64.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Slovenia?
- Slovenia records 0.71 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 81th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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