Capital city in Central Slovenia, Slovenia
Cost of living in Ljubljana
How much a month costs in Ljubljana
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,380 (€2,200–3,000).
Prices in Ljubljana
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €800–1,300 | $900–1,460 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €600–950 | $675–1,070 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €22–45 | $25–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–160 | $101–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–30 | $20–34 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €7–12 | $7.9–13.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Gym membership (month) | €35–55 | $39–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 34/100
A value score of 34/100 means Ljubljana gives more quality of life per dollar than 33% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 84/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Slovenia.
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Cost of living across Slovenia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Ljubljana
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ljubljana?
About $1,350–1,800 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,380 for a comfortable month and $4,500–6,750 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ljubljana?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €800–1,300 ($900–1,460) a month in the center and €600–950 ($675–1,070) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ljubljana?
A local meal is €8–12 ($9.0–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €18–30 ($20–34) per person.
Is Slovenia expensive?
Prices in Slovenia are about 63% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Ljubljana
- Ljubljana city buses (LPP)
- Ljubljana Airport (Fraport Slovenija)
- UKC Ljubljana
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.