General Information
Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, located along a trade route between the northern Adriatic Sea and the Danube region, north of the country's largest marsh, it has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It is the country's cultural, educational, economic, political and administrative center and the seat of the Urban Municipality of Ljubljana.
- Population: 295,000 (city approx)
- Area: 163.8 km²
- Timezone: Europe/Ljubljana (Current time: 10:11)
- Coordinates: Latitude: 46.051387786865, Longitude: 14.50611114502
Living Expenses
- Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): €650 - €1,000
- Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): €450 - €750
- Groceries per Person/Month: €200 - €350
- Utilities (Monthly): €100 - €200
- Internet (Monthly): €25 - €45
- Dining Out (Cheap Meal): €7 - €12
Transportation
- City Bus Ticket: €1.20 - €2
- Taxi Start Price: €2.50 - €4
- Monthly Pass: €30 - €50
Average Salaries by Profession
- Average Net Salary: €1,200 - €2,000
- Software Engineer: €1,800 - €3,500
- IT Support / Technician: €1,200 - €2,200
- Teacher (Public School): €1,200 - €2,000
- University Lecturer: €1,800 - €3,200
- Doctor / Physician: €3,000 - €6,000
- Nurse: €1,200 - €2,200
- Civil Engineer: €1,600 - €3,000
- Architect: €1,400 - €2,800
- Accountant: €1,200 - €2,200
- Bank Employee: €1,200 - €2,500
- Restaurant Manager: €1,000 - €2,000
- Waiter / Waitress: €700 - €1,200
- Retail Salesperson: €700 - €1,300
- Construction Worker: €800 - €1,600
- Driver: €800 - €1,600
- Security Guard: €700 - €1,300
- Graphic Designer: €1,000 - €2,000
- Digital Marketer: €1,200 - €2,400
- Hotel Receptionist: €800 - €1,500
- Researcher / Scientist: €1,500 - €3,000
Family Costs (Family of 4)
- Rent 3 Bedroom: €1,200 - €2,200
- Groceries (Family of 4): €550 - €1,000
- Utilities (Monthly): €200 - €350
- Internet: €25 - €45
- Transportation: €80 - €130
Top Attractions
- Ljubljana Castle
- Triple Bridge (Tromostovje)
- Preseren Square
- Dragon Bridge
- Tivoli Park
- National Gallery
- Ljubljana Old Town
Major Events
- Ljubljana Festival (summer arts)
- Ljubljana Marathon
- Pust (Carnival)
- Christmas Market (December)
- Ljubljana Design Week