Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Turks and Caicos Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Austria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
TC
76.6

Austria performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
TC
4.9t

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Austria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Austria 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%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
TC
$22,400

Austria performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
TC
11.6

Austria performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Turks and Caicos Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

From major Turks and Caicos Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT TC
Population 8,913,088 58,286
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +43 +1649
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112