Moving to Austria from Australia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Australia to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Australia to Austria, you would find that Austria is 9.4% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$108,774 salary in Australia would need to be roughly €70,788 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly cooler. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Australia and Austria. What does your salary buy? A$108,774 → €70,788 To maintain the same standard of living in Austria How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 27.1% more Groceries pay 23.1% more Transportation pay 16.6% more Housing pay 17.1% more Childcare pay 24.8% less Entertainment and Sports pay 14.6% less Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Australia to Austria. people moved from Australia to Austria · OECD (latest data available) The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Australia. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Australia performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Australia generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Australia performs better than Austria across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Australia performs better than Austria across all family life metrics. Data: Australian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority. Australia passport holder visiting Austria Austria passport holder visiting Australia Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Austria is around 7% pricier than Australia, with notable variation by city. Budget about €17,697 for 3 months in Austria (based on a A$108,774 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident? Australia performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia. Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87). The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in. The official language in Austria is German. In Australia, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Canberra Vienna Jan–Mar 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) Apr–Jun 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) Jul–Sep 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) Oct–Dec 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) View all months
Month Canberra Vienna Jan 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) Feb 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) Mar 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) Apr 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) May 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) Jun 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) Jul 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) Aug 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) Sep 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) Oct 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) Nov 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) Dec 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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