Moving to Tajikistan from Austria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Austria to Tajikistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Austria to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dushanbe averages 72°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Austria to Tajikistan.

Living there in 2020
61 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Austria live in Tajikistan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tajikistan?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tajikistan compared to Austria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
TJ
13.9

Austria performs better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
TJ
21.3

Tajikistan 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
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
TJ
0.9t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Tajikistan 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
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
TJ
69.9%

Austria performs better than Tajikistan 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%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
TJ
$4,600

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan 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
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
TJ
32.3

Austria generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in education spending.

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

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month Vienna Dushanbe
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.
Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tajikistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tajikistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Austria?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT TJ
Population 8,913,088 9,119,347
Currency Euro (€) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages German Russian, Tajik
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +992
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112