Moving to Germany from Austria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Germany — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Austria to Germany, you would find that Germany is 4.2% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,700 salary in Austria would need to be roughly €60,219 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Germany.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €60,219
To maintain the same standard of living in Germany
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.7% less
Groceries
pay 17.9% less
Transportation
pay 9.1% more
Housing
pay 4.2% less
Childcare
pay 3.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.5% 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 Germany, based on official data.
people moved from Austria to Germany · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Germany.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Germany performs significantly better than Austria 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 Germany leads in health coverage index.
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 Germany leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Germany leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Germany 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 generally does better on family life, though Germany leads in infant mortality.
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 | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Vienna | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
GeoSphere Austria
Deutscher WetterdienstVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Austria passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany than Austria?
Yes — Germany is on average about 8% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Germany?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €15,055 in Germany on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Germany?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Germany has 45.0 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 Germany safe for expats?
Germany performs significantly better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Austria?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in health coverage index. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
Both Austria and Germany share the same official language: German.
