Moving to Djibouti from Austria

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Austria to Djibouti — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Austria to Djibouti, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Djibouti averages 93°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Austria and Djibouti stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
DJ
23.3

Austria performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
DJ
2.0

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
DJ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
DJ
0.8t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Djibouti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
29.6
DJ
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
DJ
6.3%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Djibouti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
DJ
$6,500

Austria performs better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
DJ
46.9

Austria performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Djibouti
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Vienna Djibouti
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Djibouti. To live, work, or study long-term in Djibouti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Djibouti's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Austria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Djibouti passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Djibouti can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Austria and Djibouti.

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Austria?

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What's the weather like in Djibouti compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT DJ
Population 8,913,088 957,273
Currency Euro (€) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages German Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112