How much do you need to earn to live here, after Slovenia takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Slovenia's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Koper is roughly €1,845/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €2,305/month gross (€1,497 net after ~35% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €521 Cheapest neighborhood (Residential District) | €690 Median neighborhood | €825 Premium neighborhood (City Centre) |
| Groceries | €269 | €323 | €404 |
| Transport | €78 | €78 | €78 |
| Utilities | €191 | €191 | €191 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €179 | €215 | €269 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,238 | €1,497 | €1,767 |
€1,845/month gross
€2,305/month gross
€2,788/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 3 neighborhoods in Koper.
Residential District
22 min by transit
€521 - €649
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€615 - €765
City Centre
8 min by walk
€735 - €915
City Centre
8 min by walk
€735 - €915
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€615 - €765
Residential District
22 min by transit
€521 - €649
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Slovenia's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,845/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Koper. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,305/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Slovenia.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 3 neighborhoods in Koper is approximately €700/month. Rents range from €521 in Residential District to €915 in City Centre.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Koper cost approximately €269. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Slovenia are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,845/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 33%. At the comfortable level of €2,305/month, it rises to approximately 35%. This includes income tax and social contributions.