Moving to Libya from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Libya, you would find that Libya is 73.0% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,700 salary in Austria would need to be roughly LYD139,234 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Austria to Libya.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 LYD139,234

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 83.1% less

Groceries

pay 67.0% less

Transportation

pay 65.0% less

Housing

pay 70.3% less

Childcare

pay 92.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 74.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 7.32 LYD (July 2026)

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?

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

Living there in 2020
801 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Austria live in Libya · UN DESA

Who's moving to Libya?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Austria and Libya 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
LY
34.0

Austria performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
LY
21.6

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
LY
8.7t

Austria performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
29.6
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
LY
817.1%

Austria performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
LY
$17,700

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
LY
11.2

Austria performs better than Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Tripoli
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Vienna Tripoli
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Libya 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

Is it cheaper to live in Libya than Austria?

Generally yes: Libya runs about 71% cheaper than Austria on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around LYD34,808 in Libya for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Austria?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT LY
Population 8,913,088 7,137,931
Currency Euro (€) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages German Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112