Moving to Austria from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Austria, you would find that Austria is 7.9 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,234,299 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly €203,146 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Austria.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,234,299 €203,146

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 11.3 times more

Groceries

pay 4.3 times more

Transportation

pay 3.8 times more

Housing

pay 11.2 times more

Childcare

pay 17.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0071 EUR (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?

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

Moved in 2023
320 ↑ 30% vs 2022

people moved from Bangladesh to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
AT
55.1

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
AT
6.3t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
AT
8.7%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
AT
$64,600

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
AT
3.2

Austria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Vienna
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Dhaka Vienna
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Austria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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 Austria than Bangladesh?

On average Austria is around 210% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

Budget about €50,786 for 3 months in Austria (based on a BDT9,234,299 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD AT
Population 165,650,475 8,913,088
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Euro (€)
Languages Bengali German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112