Moving to Slovakia from Austria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Austria to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Austria to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 35.1% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,700 salary in Austria would need to be roughly €44,429 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Austria and Slovakia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €44,429
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.5% less
Groceries
pay 33.5% less
Transportation
pay 26.3% less
Housing
pay 41.5% less
Childcare
pay 37.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.0% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Austria to Slovakia.
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
- 7,367
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8.4,722
Austria
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Austria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria generally does better on safety, though Slovakia leads in homicide rate.
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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia 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 Slovakia leads in top income tax 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 Slovakia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
GeoSphere Austria,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
Austria passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia 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 Slovakia than Austria?
On average Slovakia is about 32% less expensive than Austria, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €11,107 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovakia safe for expats?
Austria generally does better on safety, though Slovakia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Austria?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Austria, the official language is German.
