Moving to Guinea from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Conakry averages 88°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Austria to Guinea, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Austria live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

Top countries of origin for Guinea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Austria and Guinea 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
GN
37.4

Austria performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
GN
0.2

Guinea 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
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
GN
0.4t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Guinea 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
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
GN
1.4%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
GN
$4,000

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
GN
49.6

Austria performs better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Conakry
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Vienna Conakry
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Austria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Guinea 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 Guinea?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guinea 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 Guinea.

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Austria?

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT GN
Population 8,913,088 13,237,832
Currency Euro (€) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages German French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112