Moving to Croatia from Austria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Croatia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Austria to Croatia, you would find that Croatia is 27.9% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,577 salary in Austria would need to be roughly HRK378,736 in Croatia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Croatia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → HRK378,736
To maintain the same standard of living in Croatia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 21.8% less
Groceries
pay 40.3% less
Transportation
pay 10.8% less
Housing
pay 33.8% less
Childcare
pay 47.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.5% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Austria to Croatia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Croatia?
Top countries of origin for Croatia's foreign-born residents.
- 381,100
- 48,170
- 31,783
- 18,432
- 9,462
- 5,815
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Austria
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Croatia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
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
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Austria generally does better on environment, though Croatia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Croatia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
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
Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Croatia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Austria generally does better on family life, though Croatia leads in education spending.
Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Vienna | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) |
Data:
GeoSphere Austria,
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Croatia. To live, work, or study long-term in Croatia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Croatia's immigration authority.
Austria passport holder visiting Croatia
Visa Free
Croatia passport holder visiting Austria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Croatia than Austria?
Yes — Croatia is on average about 23% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Croatia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly HRK94,684 in Croatia on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Croatia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Croatia has 27.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Croatia safe for expats?
Austria generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Croatia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Austria?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).
What's the weather like in Croatia compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Croatia?
The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Austria, the official language is German.
