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 centre and the seat of the Urban Municipality of Ljubljana.
- Population: 295,000 (city approx)
- Area: 163.8 km²
- Timezone: Timezone info not available (Current time: ailab)
- 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