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Living & working in Ljubljana

A compact, safe, highly liveable EU capital with Alpine quality of life — but at ~€1,000 for a centre 1-bed it's the priciest city in the region.

€900median 1-bed rent
€750–1330typical range
Mid-rangecost of living
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What it costs to live in Ljubljana

Typical monthly costs, June 2026.

1-bed rent, city centre (avg)€1007
1-bed rent, outside centre (avg)€791
Typical rent range€750–1330
Monthly transport pass~€37
Inexpensive meal~€15
Utilities (85m²)~€278

Sources: Numbeo — Ljubljana · Investropa — Ljubljana rents. Verified 2026-06-20.

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Staying legally in Slovenia

Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads (Nov 2025).

RouteTemporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads (Nov 2025)
Income required€3,200/mo (2× avg net salary)
DurationUp to 12 months · non-renewable (6-month gap to reapply)

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Hiring in Ljubljana

Live openings & where to look.

RoleCompany
Fleet Operations AssistantBolt
svetovalec (86), Oddelek za kmetijstvoVlada Republike Slovenije
Nabavnik svežih surovin (m/ž)COMPETO
SkladiščnikTastepoint by IFF
Night HousekeeperSilversea
Brusilec (m/ž)SteelcoBelimed
Inštruktor (UIKS) V v Zavodu za prestajanje kazni zapora Ljubljana (šifra DM 6089) | Uprava Republike Slovenije za izvršVlada Republike Slovenije
VOZNIK VILIČARJA V PROIZVODNJI ORODJARNE (m/ž)LTH Castings

Live listings via LinkedIn / Jooble, fetched 2026-06-20 — refreshed daily · more on the local board →.

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