Moving to Dominican Republic from Austria
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Austria to Dominican Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Austria to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 45.5% cheaper than Austria overall. A €67,000 salary in Austria would need to be roughly DOP2,520,000 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santo Domingo averages 87°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Is Dominican Republic cheaper than Austria?
The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 56.8% less
Groceries
pay 36.3% less
Transportation
pay 37.7% less
Housing
pay 48.3% less
Childcare
pay 65.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.8% 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.
What salary do you need in Dominican Republic?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → DOP2,520,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Dominican Republic cost about 45% less than cities in Austria.
Compare cities head-to-head
Get free moving quotes to Dominican Republic
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.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Austria to Dominican Republic, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
- · · ·
-
32.214
Austria
Key Indicator Comparison
How Austria and Dominican Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
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 Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic 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 performs better than Dominican Republic across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Dominican Republic leads in unemployment 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 performs better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Dominican Republic vs Austria
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Vienna | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
GeoSphere Austria
Oficina Nacional de MeteorologiáCan you move from Austria to Dominican Republic?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Austria passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Austria
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Dominican Republic than Austria?
Generally yes: Dominican Republic runs about 45% cheaper than Austria on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around DOP630,000 in Dominican Republic for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
With 11.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic.
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Austria performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Austria?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Austria, the official language is German.
