Moving to Western Sahara from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Austria and Western Sahara stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
EH
$2,500

Austria performs better than Western Sahara 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
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
EH
47.9

Austria performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

Working remotely from Western Sahara's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Austria and Western Sahara.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT EH
Population 8,913,088 652,271
Currency Euro (€) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages German Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112