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Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia City Intelligence

Slovenska Bistrica is an indexed city in Slovenia (Central Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~8K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Slovenska Bistrica spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Slovenska Bistrica is a central europe city of about ~8K in Slovenia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Slovenska Bistrica sits around the indexed median (74/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~8K
View of Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia

Image credit: Image: Jernej Furman from Maribor, Slovenia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Composite profile

Overall score

74/100

Use the Slovenska Bistrica profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Slovenia and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall74/100
Affordability60/100
Air quality75/100
Energy74/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

74/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

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Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Slovenska Bistrica data table

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Slovenska Bistrica city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score74/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living60/100Slovenska Bistrica's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality75/100Slovenska Bistrica's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy74/100Slovenska Bistrica's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety73/100Slovenska Bistrica's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed74/100Slovenska Bistrica's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk72/100Slovenska Bistrica's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience72/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety80/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety77/100
Road safety78/100

Slovenska Bistrica ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life81/100
Healthcare86/100
Education81/100
Green space96/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure83/100
Mobility60/100

Slovenska Bistrica has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness83/100
Education81/100
Green space96/100
Overall safety80/100

Slovenska Bistrica scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability74/100
Walkability71/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure83/100

Slovenska Bistrica is high for remote workers (74/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Slovenska Bistrica is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Slovenska Bistrica

Local public safety guidance for Slovenska Bistrica, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Slovenska Bistrica, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Slovenia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Slovenska Bistrica

Healthcare context for Slovenska Bistrica, with national-level information from Slovenia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Slovenska Bistrica, see the Slovenia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Slovenska Bistrica

Local mobility context for Slovenska Bistrica, with national-level context from Slovenia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Slovenska Bistrica, see the Slovenia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Slovenska Bistrica. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Slovenska Bistrica

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Slovenska Bistrica will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Slovenska Bistrica air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Slovenska Bistrica drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Slovenska Bistrica

Is Slovenska Bistrica worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (81/100), with nearby nature such as Rogla, Boč.

Is Slovenska Bistrica good for families?

Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Slovenska Bistrica affordable?

Around average cost; about €1,150/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Slovenska Bistrica?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Slovenska Bistrica's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.

What is the climate in Slovenska Bistrica?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 10.6°C.

Does Slovenska Bistrica have universities?

Higher education is good (56/100).

What is healthcare like in Slovenska Bistrica?

Healthcare access is good (63/100).

Is Slovenska Bistrica good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (66/100).

What nature is near Slovenska Bistrica?

Within ~170 km: Rogla, Boč.

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Cost of Living in Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Slovenska Bistrica

Cost of living estimates for Slovenska Bistrica — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Slovenska Bistrica

Climate profile for Slovenska Bistrica — Humid Continental climate, annual average 10.6°C, comfort score 63/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Slovenska Bistrica

Economy and jobs profile for Slovenska Bistrica — tourism economy, economy score 59/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Slovenska Bistrica

Education profile for Slovenska Bistrica — mixed education base, education score 49/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Slovenska Bistrica

Healthcare and retirement profile for Slovenska Bistrica — healthcare access city, healthcare score 63/100, retirement score 66/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Slovenska Bistrica

Source-attributed visual context for Slovenska Bistrica using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Slovenska Bistrica

Weekend trip planning checklist for Slovenska Bistrica — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Estimate a monthly budget for Slovenska Bistrica

Estimate a monthly budget for Slovenska Bistrica using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Slovenska Bistrica

Plan a trip budget for Slovenska Bistrica using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Slovenska Bistrica

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Slovenska Bistrica. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Maribor, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 18 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Maribor's city intelligence profile.

Ptuj, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 23 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Ptuj's city intelligence profile.

Celje, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 30 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Celje's city intelligence profile.

Velenje, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 35 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Velenje's city intelligence profile.

Krapina, Croatia

Cross-border · about 35 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Krapina's city intelligence profile.

Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 40 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Slovenj Gradec's city intelligence profile.

Leibnitz, Austria

Cross-border · about 43 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Leibnitz's city intelligence profile.

Trbovlje, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 48 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Trbovlje's city intelligence profile.

Krško, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 49 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Krško's city intelligence profile.

Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia

Nearby city · about 53 km from Slovenska Bistrica. Explore Zagorje ob Savi's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Slovenska Bistrica — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Slovenska Bistrica — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Slovenska Bistrica FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Slovenska Bistrica, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Slovenska Bistrica

Is Slovenska Bistrica worth visiting?

Slovenska Bistrica has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Rogla, Boč and Mount Saint Donatus within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 81/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Slovenska Bistrica?

A single resident of Slovenska Bistrica spends roughly €1,150 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €613. Overall the city is around average cost for Slovenia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Slovenska Bistrica?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Slovenska Bistrica is high for remote workers (74/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare. Slovenska Bistrica has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

Is Slovenska Bistrica good for digital nomads and remote work?

Slovenska Bistrica offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.

What are the education options in Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Mathematics, Computer Science and Education.

Is Slovenska Bistrica a good place to study?

Slovenska Bistrica offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 63/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Slovenska Bistrica a good place to retire?

Slovenska Bistrica offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 66/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica has a humid continental climate, averaging about 10.6°C annually with roughly 1299 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Slovenska Bistrica a safe place to live?

Slovenska Bistrica ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica indexes a walkability score of 71 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Slovenska Bistrica?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Slovenska Bistrica include Rogla, Boč and Mount Saint Donatus. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Slovenska Bistrica good for families?

Slovenska Bistrica scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Slovenska Bistrica?

Slovenska Bistrica rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 96/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Rogla, Boč and Mount Saint Donatus supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Slovenska Bistrica profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Slovenia and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are air quality (75/100) and energy (74/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Slovenia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Slovenska Bistrica appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.